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| 1.12.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CE 304/13 |
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1.12.2005

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CE 304/13

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MINUTES

(2005/C 304 E/02)

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING

IN THE CHAIR: Jacek Emil SARYUSZ-WOLSKI

Vice-President

1.   Opening of sitting

The sitting opened at 09.05.

2.   Vote on request for urgent procedure

Requests for urgent procedure:

| — | * Proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 as regards a specific action for transfers of vessels to countries hit by the tsunami in 2004 [COM(2005)0036 — C6-0036/2005 — 2005/0005(CNS)] — Committee on Fisheries. |
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- Proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 as regards a specific action for transfers of vessels to countries hit by the tsunami in 2004 [COM(2005)0036 — C6-0036/2005 — 2005/0005(CNS)] — Committee on Fisheries.

The following spoke: Hannes Swoboda, on behalf of the PSE Group, Piia-Noora Kauppi, on the quality of interpretation out of the ‘small’ languages, Philippe Morillon, chairman of the PECH Committee, and Carl Schlyter, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group.

Parliament approved the request for urgent procedure.

The item would thus be included on Thursday's agenda.

The tabling deadline would be

| — | the following day, 23.02.2005, at 10.00. |
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the following day, 23.02.2005, at 10.00.

| — | * Proposal for a Council regulation imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Côte d'Ivoire [COM(2004)0842 — C6-0023/2005 — 2004/0286(CNS)] — Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs. |
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- Proposal for a Council regulation imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Côte d'Ivoire [COM(2004)0842 — C6-0023/2005 — 2004/0286(CNS)] — Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs.

The following spoke: Jean-Marie Cavada, Chairman of the LIBE Committee and rapporteur.

The request for urgent procedure was approved.

The vote on the report would thus be taken at voting time on Thursday, pursuant to Rule 131.

3.   Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (announcement of motions for resolutions tabled)

(announcement of motions for resolutions tabled)

Pursuant to Rule 115, the following Members or political groups had requested that such a debate be held on the following motions for resolutions:

| I. | TOGO







  — | Brian Crowley, on behalf of the UEN Group, on the political situation in Togo (B6-0126/2005), |
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I.

TOGO

TOGO

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Brian Crowley, on behalf of the UEN Group, on the political situation in Togo (B6-0126/2005),

| — | Vittorio Agnoletto, Luisa Morgantini, Jonas Sjöstedt and Paul Verges, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the situation in Togo (B6-0128/2005), |
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Vittorio Agnoletto, Luisa Morgantini, Jonas Sjöstedt and Paul Verges, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the situation in Togo (B6-0128/2005),

| — | Maria Martens, Bernd Posselt and Charles Tannock, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on the situation in Togo (B6-0131/2005), |
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Maria Martens, Bernd Posselt and Charles Tannock, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on the situation in Togo (B6-0131/2005),

| — | Marie-Hélène Aubert, Hélène Flautre and Frithjof Schmidt, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on the situation in Togo (B6-0135/2005), |
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Marie-Hélène Aubert, Hélène Flautre and Frithjof Schmidt, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on the situation in Togo (B6-0135/2005),

| — | Thierry Cornillet and Johan Van Hecke, on behalf of the ALDE Group, on the situation in Togo (B6-0138/2005), |
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Thierry Cornillet and Johan Van Hecke, on behalf of the ALDE Group, on the situation in Togo (B6-0138/2005),

| — | Marie-Arlette Carlotti, Pasqualina Napoletano and Margrietus van den Berg, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the situation in Togo (B6-0140/2005). |
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Marie-Arlette Carlotti, Pasqualina Napoletano and Margrietus van den Berg, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the situation in Togo (B6-0140/2005).

| II. | NEPAL







  — | Simon Coveney, Nirj Deva, Thomas Mann, Charles Tannock and Geoffrey Van Orden, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on Nepal (B6-0130/2005), |
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NEPAL

NEPAL

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Simon Coveney, Nirj Deva, Thomas Mann, Charles Tannock and Geoffrey Van Orden, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on Nepal (B6-0130/2005),

| — | Marcin Libicki and Eoin Ryan, on behalf of the UEN Group, on the situation in Nepal (B6-0132/2005), |
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Marcin Libicki and Eoin Ryan, on behalf of the UEN Group, on the situation in Nepal (B6-0132/2005),

| — | Luisa Morgantini, Esko Seppänen and Kyriacos Triantaphyllides, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the situation in Nepal (B6-0133/2005), |
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Luisa Morgantini, Esko Seppänen and Kyriacos Triantaphyllides, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the situation in Nepal (B6-0133/2005),

| — | Jean Lambert, Gérard Onesta and Raül Romeva i Rueda, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on Nepal (B6-0134/2005), |
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Jean Lambert, Gérard Onesta and Raül Romeva i Rueda, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on Nepal (B6-0134/2005),

| — | Elizabeth Lynne and Johan Van Hecke, on behalf of the ALDE Group, on the situation in Nepal (B6-0137/2005), |
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Elizabeth Lynne and Johan Van Hecke, on behalf of the ALDE Group, on the situation in Nepal (B6-0137/2005),

| — | Neena Gill, Pasqualina Napoletano and María Elena Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the coup d'état in Nepal (B6-0141/2005). |
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Neena Gill, Pasqualina Napoletano and María Elena Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the coup d'état in Nepal (B6-0141/2005).

| III. | THE SPECIAL COURT FOR SIERRA LEONE: THE CASE OF CHARLES TAYLOR







  — | Brian Crowley, on behalf of the UEN Group, on the situation in Sierra Leone (B6-0125/2005), |
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III.

THE SPECIAL COURT FOR SIERRA LEONE: THE CASE OF CHARLES TAYLOR

THE SPECIAL COURT FOR SIERRA LEONE: THE CASE OF CHARLES TAYLOR

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Brian Crowley, on behalf of the UEN Group, on the situation in Sierra Leone (B6-0125/2005),

| — | Vittorio Agnoletto and Luisa Morgantini, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on Sierra Leone and Charles Taylor (B6-0127/2005), |
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Vittorio Agnoletto and Luisa Morgantini, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on Sierra Leone and Charles Taylor (B6-0127/2005),

| — | Nirj Deva, Bernd Posselt and Charles Tannock, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on Sierra Leone (B6-0129/2005), |
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Nirj Deva, Bernd Posselt and Charles Tannock, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, on Sierra Leone (B6-0129/2005),

| — | Marie-Hélène Aubert and Frithjof Schmidt, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on the special court for Sierra Leone: case of Charles Taylor (B6-0136/2005), |
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Marie-Hélène Aubert and Frithjof Schmidt, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, on the special court for Sierra Leone: case of Charles Taylor (B6-0136/2005),

| — | Jules Maaten and Johan Van Hecke, on behalf of the ALDE Group, on the special court for Sierra Leone: case of Charles Taylor (B6-0139/2005), |
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Jules Maaten and Johan Van Hecke, on behalf of the ALDE Group, on the special court for Sierra Leone: case of Charles Taylor (B6-0139/2005),

| — | Marie-Arlette Carlotti, Miguel Angel Martínez Martínez, Pasqualina Napoletano and Margrietus van den Berg, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the special court for Sierra Leone: case of Charles Taylor (B6-0142/2005). |
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Marie-Arlette Carlotti, Miguel Angel Martínez Martínez, Pasqualina Napoletano and Margrietus van den Berg, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the special court for Sierra Leone: case of Charles Taylor (B6-0142/2005).

Speaking time would be allocated in accordance with Rule 142.

4.   Broad economic policy guidelines — Public finances in EMU — 2004 (debate)

(debate)

Report on the European economic situation — preparatory report on the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines [2004/2269(INI)] — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

Rapporteur: Robert Goebbels (A6-0026/2005)

Report on Public finances in EMU — 2004 [2004/2268(INI)] — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

Rapporteur: Othmar Karas (A6-0025/2005)

Robert Goebbels introduced the report (A6-0026/2005).

Othmar Karas introduced the report (A6-0025/2005).

Joaquín Almunia (Member of the Commission) (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Gunnar Hökmark, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Ieke van den Burg, on behalf of the PSE Group, Wolf Klinz, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Pierre Jonckheer, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Sahra Wagenknecht, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, John Whittaker, on behalf of the IND/DEM Group, Eoin Ryan, on behalf of the UEN Group, Hans-Peter Martin, Non-attached Member, Alexander Radwan, Pervenche Berès, Margarita Starkevičiūtė, Diamanto Manolakou, Lars Wohlin, Roberta Angelilli, José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil, Udo Bullmann, Jean-Louis Bourlanges, Pedro Guerreiro, Mieczysław Edmund Janowski, Philip Claeys, Astrid Lulling, Jan Andersson, Ryszard Czarnecki, Piia-Noora Kauppi, Dariusz Rosati, Antonis Samaras, Pier Luigi Bersani, Thomas Mann, Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, Cristobal Montoro Romero, Werner Langen and Joaquín Almunia.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 22.02.2005, Item 7.16 and Minutes of 22.02.2005, Item 7.17

Minutes of 22.02.2005, Item 7.16 and Minutes of 22.02.2005, Item 7.17

IN THE CHAIR: Alejo VIDAL-QUADRAS ROCA

Vice-President

5.   European Capital of Culture — 2005-2019 ***II (debate)

(debate)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 1419/1999/EC establishing a Community action for the European Capital of Culture event for the years 2005-2019 [12029/1/2004 — C6-0161/2004 — 2003/0274(COD)] — Committee on Culture and Education.

Rapporteur: Christa Prets (A6-0017/2005)

Christa Prets introduced the recommendation for second reading.

Ján Figeľ (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Doris Pack, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Gyula Hegyi, on behalf of the PSE Group, Helga Trüpel, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Helmuth Markov, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Georgios Karatzaferis, on behalf of the IND/DEM Group, Brian Crowley, on behalf of the UEN Group, Erna Hennicot-Schoepges, Reino Paasilinna, Vasco Graça Moura, Bogusław Sonik, Ljudmila Novak and Ján Figeľ.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 22.02.2005, Item 7.13

Minutes of 22.02.2005, Item 7.13

6.   Environment and Health Action Plan 2004-2010 (debate)

(debate)

Report on the European Environment — Health Action Plan 2004-2010 [2004/2132(INI)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety.

Rapporteur: Frédérique Ries (A6-0008/2005)

Frédérique Ries introduced the report.

Stavros Dimas (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Horst Schnellhardt, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Dorette Corbey, on behalf of the PSE Group, and Holger Krahmer, on behalf of the ALDE Group.

The debate was suspended at that point for voting time.

It would resume later that afternoon (Minutes of 22.02.2005, Item 13).

(Minutes of 22.02.2005, Item 13)

IN THE CHAIR: Edward McMILLAN-SCOTT

Vice-President

7.   Voting time

Details of voting (amendments, separate and split votes, etc.) appear in Annex I to the Minutes.

7.1.   Vehicle hand controls, tell-tales and indicators (type-approval) *** (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Recommendation on the proposal for a Council decision on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the location and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators [15633/2004 — C6-0032/2005 — 2004/0134(AVC)] — Committee on International Trade.

Rapporteur: Enrique Barón Crespo (A6-0030/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 1)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 1)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2005)0019)

(P6_TA(2005)0019)

Parliament thereby gave its assent.

7.2.   Vehicle heating system (type-approval) *** (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Recommendation on the proposal for a Council decision on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe with regard to the type-approval of a heating system and of a vehicle with regard to its heating system [15634/2004 — C6-0033/2005 — 2004/0135(AVC)] — Committee on International Trade.

Rapporteur: Enrique Barón Crespo (A6-0028/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 2)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 2)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2005)0020)

(P6_TA(2005)0020)

Parliament thereby gave its assent.

7.3.   EC-Romania Europe Agreement *** (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Recommendation on the proposal for a Council and Commission decision on the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union [13165/2004 — C6-0206/2004 — 2004/0814 (AVC)] — Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Rapporteur: Elmar Brok (A6-0009/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 3)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 3)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2005)0021)

(P6_TA(2005)0021)

Parliament thereby gave its assent.

7.4.   EC-Bulgaria Europe Agreement *** (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Recommendation on the proposal for a Council and Commission decision on the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia, and the Slovak Republic to the European Union [13163/2004 — C6-0207/2004 — 2004/0815(AVC)] — Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Rapporteur: Elmar Brok (A6-0010/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 4)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 4)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2005)0022)

(P6_TA(2005)0022)

Parliament thereby gave its assent.

7.5.   EC-Swiss Confederation Agreement on MEDIA Plus and MEDIA Training programmes * (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council decision concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the Community and the Swiss Confederation in the Audiovisual field, establishing the terms and conditions for the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the MEDIA Plus and MEDIA Training Community programmes, and a final Act [COM(2004)0649 — C6-0174/2004 — 2004/0230(CNS)] — Committee on Culture and Education.

Rapporteur: Nikolaos Sifunakis (A6-0018/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 5)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 5)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2005)0023)

(P6_TA(2005)0023)

7.6.   Request for defence of parliamentary immunity and privileges of Mr Koldo Gorostiaga (vote)

(vote)

Report on the request for defence of parliamentary immunity and privileges of Mr Koldo Gorostiaga [2004/2102(IMM)] — Committee on Legal Affairs.

Rapporteur: Klaus-Heiner Lehne (A6-0006/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 6)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 6)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Adopted (P6_TA(2005)0024)

(P6_TA(2005)0024)

7.7.   Short-term statistics ***I (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics [COM(2003)0823 — C6-0028/2004 — 2003/0325(COD)] — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

Rapporteur: Margarita Starkevičiūtė (A6-0023/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 7)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 7)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL, AMENDMENTS and DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Margarita Starkevičiūtė made a statement pursuant to Rule 131(4).

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2005)0025)

(P6_TA(2005)0025)

7.8.   Documentation scheme for Dissostichus spp. * (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1035/2001 establishing a catch documentation scheme for Dissostichus spp. [COM(2004)0528 — C6-0114/2004 — 2004/0179 (CNS)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Margie Sudre (A6-0019/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 8)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 8)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL, AMENDMENTS and DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2005)0026)

(P6_TA(2005)0026)

7.9.   EC-Swiss Confederation Agreement on combating financial fraud * (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Swiss Confederation, of the other part, to counter fraud and all other illegal activities affecting their financial interests [COM(2004)0559 — C6-0176/2004 — 2004/0187(CNS)] — Committee on Budgetary Control.

Rapporteur: Herbert Bösch (A6-0013/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 9)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 9)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Herbert Bösch made a statement pursuant to Rule 131(4).

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2005)0027)

(P6_TA(2005)0027)

7.10.   Cooperation Agreement with the Principality of Andorra *** (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Recommendation on the proposal for a Council decision on the signature and conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of a Cooperation Agreement with the Principality of Andorra [COM(2004)0456 — C6-0214/2004 — 2004/0136(AVC)] — Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Rapporteur: Gerardo Galeote Quecedo (A6-0014/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 10)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 10)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2005)0028)

(P6_TA(2005)0028)

Parliament thereby gave its assent.

7.11.   Exchange of information extracted from the criminal record * (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the exchange of information extracted from the criminal record [COM(2004)0664 — C6-0163/2004 — 2004/0238(CNS)] — Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Antonio Di Pietro (A6-0020/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 11)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 11)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL, AMENDMENTS and DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2005)0029)

(P6_TA(2005)0029)

7.12.   Quality of criminal justice in the European Union (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a recommendation of the European Parliament on the quality of criminal justice in the European Union [2005/2003(INI)] — Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: António Costa (A6-0036/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 12)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 12)

PROPOSAL FOR A RECOMMENDATION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2005)0030)

(P6_TA(2005)0030)

7.13.   European Capital of Culture — 2005-2019 ***II (vote)

(vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 1419/1999/EC establishing a Community action for the European Capital of Culture event for the years 2005-2019 [12029/1/2004 — C6-0161/2004 — 2003/0274(COD)] — Committee on Culture and Education.

Rapporteur: Christa Prets (A6-0017/2005)

(Qualified majority)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 13)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 13)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved (P6_TA(2005)0031)

(P6_TA(2005)0031)

7.14.   Competition policy (2003) (vote)

(vote)

Report on the Commission's XXXIIIrd Report on Competition Policy — 2003 [2004/2139(INI)] — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

Rapporteur: Jonathan Evans (A6-0024/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 14)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 14)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P6_TA(2005)0032)

(P6_TA(2005)0032)

7.15.   State aid in the form of public service compensation (vote)

(vote)

Report on State aid in the form of public service compensation [2004/2186(INI)] — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

Rapporteur: Sophia in 't Veld (A6-0034/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 15)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 15)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P6_TA(2005)0033)

(P6_TA(2005)0033)

The following spoke on the vote:

The following spoke on the vote:

| — | Sophia in 't Veld, rapporteur, who pointed out that, if it were adopted, John Purvis' oral amendment would affect other amendments, including amendments 19, 20 and 21, and would require additional changes to be made to other parts of the text; |
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Sophia in 't Veld, rapporteur, who pointed out that, if it were adopted, John Purvis' oral amendment would affect other amendments, including amendments 19, 20 and 21, and would require additional changes to be made to other parts of the text;

| — | John Purvis, who moved an oral amendment to amendment 20 and pointed out the adaptations that would need to be made to the text; |
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John Purvis, who moved an oral amendment to amendment 20 and pointed out the adaptations that would need to be made to the text;

| — | Alain Lipietz, who moved an oral amendment to all amendments relating to the adjudication procedure; |
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Alain Lipietz, who moved an oral amendment to all amendments relating to the adjudication procedure;

| — | Ieke van den Burg, who spoke on amendment 20; |
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Ieke van den Burg, who spoke on amendment 20;

| — | Sophia in 't Veld, who pointed out that John Purvis' oral amendment applied to amendments 19, 20 and 21, recital Q, modifications 10 and 17 and paragraph 19; |
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Sophia in 't Veld, who pointed out that John Purvis' oral amendment applied to amendments 19, 20 and 21, recital Q, modifications 10 and 17 and paragraph 19;

| — | Gilles Savary, the rapporteur, and John Purvis on the voting procedure; |
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Gilles Savary, the rapporteur, and John Purvis on the voting procedure;

| — | the rapporteur, who moved an oral amendment to amendment 37. |
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the rapporteur, who moved an oral amendment to amendment 37.

7.16.   Broad economic policy guidelines (vote)

(vote)

Report on the European economic situation — preparatory report on the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines [2004/2269(INI)] — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

Rapporteur: Robert Goebbels (A6-0026/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 16)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 16)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P6_TA(2005)0034)

(P6_TA(2005)0034)

The following spoke on the vote:

The following spoke on the vote:

| — | Wolf Klinz, who moved an oral amendment to amendment 23; |
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Wolf Klinz, who moved an oral amendment to amendment 23;

| — | Robert Goebbels, the rapporteur, who objected to the oral amendment (as at least 37 Members objected to it, the amendment concerned would not be incorporated), |
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Robert Goebbels, the rapporteur, who objected to the oral amendment (as at least 37 Members objected to it, the amendment concerned would not be incorporated),

| — | Alexander Radwan and Pervenche Berès, Chair of the ECON Committee, on the oral amendment, |
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Alexander Radwan and Pervenche Berès, Chair of the ECON Committee, on the oral amendment,

| — | Robert Goebbels, before the final vote, who believed that the adoption of certain amendments had ruined his report and called on the House to reject it. |
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Robert Goebbels, before the final vote, who believed that the adoption of certain amendments had ruined his report and called on the House to reject it.

7.17.   Public finances in EMU — 2004 (vote)

(vote)

Report on Public finances in EMU — 2004 [2004/2268(INI)] — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

Rapporteur: Othmar Karas (A6-0025/2005)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 17)

(Voting record: Annex I, Item 17)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P6_TA(2005)0035)

(P6_TA(2005)0035)

8.   Explanations of vote

Written explanations of vote:

Explanations of vote submitted in writing under Rule 163(3) appear in the verbatim report of proceedings for the sitting.

9.   Corrections to votes

Corrections to votes were submitted by the following Members:

Recommendation: Enrique Barón Crespo — A6-0030/2005

| — | single vote

  for: Lissy Gröner |
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single vote

for: Lissy Gröner

for:

Report: Jonathan Evans — A6-0024/2005

| — | paragraph 8

  abstention: Carl Schlyter |
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paragraph 8

abstention: Carl Schlyter

abstention:

Report: in 't Veld — A6-0034/2005

| — | amendment 29

  against: Gerard Batten |
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—

amendment 29

against: Gerard Batten

against:

| — | modification 4

  against: Marie-Line Reynaud, Henri Weber

  abstention: Hans-Peter Martin |
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modification 4

against: Marie-Line Reynaud, Henri Weber

against:

abstention: Hans-Peter Martin

abstention:

| — | amendment 3

  abstention: Hans-Peter Martin |
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—

amendment 3

abstention: Hans-Peter Martin

abstention:

| — | amendment 4

  abstention: Hans-Peter Martin |
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—

amendment 4

abstention: Hans-Peter Martin

abstention:

| — | amendment 23

  for: Henri Weber |
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—

amendment 23

for: Henri Weber

for:

| — | amendment 24

  for: Henri Weber |
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—

amendment 24

for: Henri Weber

for:

Report: Goebbels — A6-0026/2005

| — | amendment 21

  for: Henri Weber |
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amendment 21

for: Henri Weber

for:

| — | amendment 7

  abstention: Thomas Wise |
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amendment 7

abstention: Thomas Wise

abstention:

| — | resolution (as a whole)

  abstention: Jean-Louis Bourlanges |
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resolution (as a whole)

abstention: Jean-Louis Bourlanges

abstention:

(The sitting was suspended at 13.15 and resumed at 15.05.)

(The sitting was suspended at 13.15 and resumed at 15.05.)

IN THE CHAIR: Pierre MOSCOVICI

Vice-President

10.   Approval of Minutes of previous sitting

The Minutes of the previous sitting were approved.

Erratum to the Minutes of 26.01.2005

Item 4, ‘Membership of committees’, should read as follows:

‘Margrete Auken to replace Milan Horáček.’

11.   Documents received

The following documents had been received:

| 1) | from the Council and Commission:







  — | Proposal for a Council decision on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the location and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators (Text with EEA relevance) (15633/2004 — C6-0032/2005 — 2004/0134(AVC))






  referred to | responsible: INTA
  opinion: TRAN |
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1)

from the Council and Commission:

from the Council and Commission:

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Proposal for a Council decision on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the location and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators (Text with EEA relevance) (15633/2004 — C6-0032/2005 — 2004/0134(AVC))

referred to

responsible: INTA

opinion: TRAN

| — | Proposal for a Council decision on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe with regard to the typeapproval of a heating system and of a vehicle with regard to its heating system (15634/2004 — C6-0033/2005 — 2004/0135(AVC))






  referred to | responsible: INTA
  opinion: TRAN |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

Proposal for a Council decision on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe with regard to the typeapproval of a heating system and of a vehicle with regard to its heating system (15634/2004 — C6-0033/2005 — 2004/0135(AVC))

referred to

responsible: INTA

opinion: TRAN

| — | Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1177/2003 concerning Community statistics on income and living conditions (EU-SILC) (COM (2005)0028 — C6-0034/2005 — 2005/0004(COD))






  referred to | responsible: EMPL
  opinion: BUDG |
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Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1177/2003 concerning Community statistics on income and living conditions (EU-SILC) (COM (2005)0028 — C6-0034/2005 — 2005/0004(COD))

referred to

responsible: EMPL

opinion: BUDG

| — | Proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the United Mexican States (COM(2004)0802 — C6-0035/2005 — 2004/0274(CNS))






  referred to | responsible: ITRE
  opinion: INTA |
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Proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the United Mexican States (COM(2004)0802 — C6-0035/2005 — 2004/0274(CNS))

referred to

responsible: ITRE

opinion: INTA

| — | Proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 as regards a specific action for transfers of vessels to countries hit by the tsunami in 2004 (COM(2005)0036 — C6-0036/2005 — 2005/0005(CNS))






  referred to | responsible: PECH
  opinion: DEVE |
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Proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 as regards a specific action for transfers of vessels to countries hit by the tsunami in 2004 (COM(2005)0036 — C6-0036/2005 — 2005/0005(CNS))

referred to

responsible: PECH

opinion: DEVE

| — | Council of the European Union: Initiative of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with a view to adopting a Council Decision adjusting the basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff (05429/2005 — C6-0037/2005 — 2005/0803(CNS))






  referred to | responsible: LIBE
  opinion: BUDG |
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Council of the European Union: Initiative of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with a view to adopting a Council Decision adjusting the basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff (05429/2005 — C6-0037/2005 — 2005/0803(CNS))

referred to

responsible: LIBE

opinion: BUDG

| — | Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the second ‘Marco Polo’ programme for the granting of Community financial assistance to improve the environmental performance of the freight transport system (‘Marco Polo II’) (COM(2004)0478 — C6-0088/2004 — 2004/0157(COD))






  referred to | responsible: TRAN
  opinion: BUDG, CONT, ENVI |
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Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the second ‘Marco Polo’ programme for the granting of Community financial assistance to improve the environmental performance of the freight transport system (‘Marco Polo II’) (COM(2004)0478 — C6-0088/2004 — 2004/0157(COD))

referred to

responsible: TRAN

opinion: BUDG, CONT, ENVI

| — | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the Court of Auditors: Balance sheets and accounts of the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th European Development Funds for the Financial year 2003 (COM(2004)0667 — C6-0165/2004 — 2004/2049(DEC))






  referred to | responsible: CONT
  opinion: DEVE, BUDG |
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Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the Court of Auditors: Balance sheets and accounts of the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th European Development Funds for the Financial year 2003 (COM(2004)0667 — C6-0165/2004 — 2004/2049(DEC))

referred to

responsible: CONT

opinion: DEVE, BUDG

| 2) | from committees







  2.1) | reports:







  — | ***I Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to their re-usability, recyclability and recoverability and amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC (COM(2004)0162 — C5-0126/2004 — 2004/0053(COD)) — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
  Rapporteur: Krahmer Holger (A6-0004/2005) |
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2)

from committees

from committees

2.1)

reports:

reports:

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***I Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to their re-usability, recyclability and recoverability and amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC (COM(2004)0162 — C5-0126/2004 — 2004/0053(COD)) — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

Rapporteur: Krahmer Holger (A6-0004/2005)

| — | ***I Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of toluene and trichlorobenzene (twentyeighth amendment of Council Directive 76/769/EEC) (COM(2004)0320 — C6-0030/2004 — 2004/0111(COD)) — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
  Rapporteur: Florenz Karl-Heinz (A6-0005/2005) |
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***I Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of toluene and trichlorobenzene (twentyeighth amendment of Council Directive 76/769/EEC) (COM(2004)0320 — C6-0030/2004 — 2004/0111(COD)) — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

Rapporteur: Florenz Karl-Heinz (A6-0005/2005)

| — | Report on the request for defence of the immunity and privileges of Koldo Gorostiaga (2004/2102(IMM)) — Committee on Legal Affairs
  Rapporteur: Lehne Klaus-Heiner (A6-0006/2005) |
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Report on the request for defence of the immunity and privileges of Koldo Gorostiaga (2004/2102(IMM)) — Committee on Legal Affairs

Rapporteur: Lehne Klaus-Heiner (A6-0006/2005)

| — | Report on the European Environment and Health Action Plan 2004-2010 (2004/2132(INI)) — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
  Rapporteur: Ries Frédérique (A6-0008/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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Report on the European Environment and Health Action Plan 2004-2010 (2004/2132(INI)) — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

Rapporteur: Ries Frédérique (A6-0008/2005)

| — | *** Recommendation on the proposal for a Council and Commission decision on the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union (13165/2004 — C6-0206/2004 — 2004/0814(AVC)) — Committee on Foreign Affairs
  Rapporteur: Brok Elmar (A6-0009/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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*** Recommendation on the proposal for a Council and Commission decision on the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union (13165/2004 — C6-0206/2004 — 2004/0814(AVC)) — Committee on Foreign Affairs

Rapporteur: Brok Elmar (A6-0009/2005)

| — | *** Recommendation on the proposal for a Council and Commission decision on the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia, and the Slovak Republic to the European Union (13163/2004 — C6-0207/2004 — 2004/0815(AVC)) — Committee on Foreign Affairs
  Rapporteur: Brok Elmar (A6-0010/2005) |
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*** Recommendation on the proposal for a Council and Commission decision on the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia, and the Slovak Republic to the European Union (13163/2004 — C6-0207/2004 — 2004/0815(AVC)) — Committee on Foreign Affairs

Rapporteur: Brok Elmar (A6-0010/2005)

| — | * Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Swiss Confederation, of the other part, to counter fraud and all other illegal activities affecting their financial interests (COM(2004)0559 — C6-0176/2004 — 2004/0187(CNS)) — Committee on Budgetary Control
  Rapporteur: Bösch Herbert (A6-0013/2005) |
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- Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Swiss Confederation, of the other part, to counter fraud and all other illegal activities affecting their financial interests (COM(2004)0559 — C6-0176/2004 — 2004/0187(CNS)) — Committee on Budgetary Control

Rapporteur: Bösch Herbert (A6-0013/2005)

| — | *** Recommendation on the proposal for a Council decision on the signature and conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of a Cooperation Agreement with the Principality of Andorra (COM(2004)0456 — C6-0214/2004 — 2004/0136(AVC)) — Committee on Foreign Affairs
  Rapporteur: Galeote Quecedo Gerardo (A6-0014/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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*** Recommendation on the proposal for a Council decision on the signature and conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of a Cooperation Agreement with the Principality of Andorra (COM(2004)0456 — C6-0214/2004 — 2004/0136(AVC)) — Committee on Foreign Affairs

Rapporteur: Galeote Quecedo Gerardo (A6-0014/2005)

| — | ***I Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on driving licences (COM(2003)0621 — C5-0610/2003 — 2003/0252(COD)) — Committee on Transport and Tourism
  Rapporteur: Grosch Mathieu (A6-0016/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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***I Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on driving licences (COM(2003)0621 — C5-0610/2003 — 2003/0252(COD)) — Committee on Transport and Tourism

Rapporteur: Grosch Mathieu (A6-0016/2005)

| — | * Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of an Agreement between the Community and the Swiss Confederation in the Audiovisual field, establishing the terms and conditions for the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the MEDIA Plus and MEDIA Training Community programmes, and a final Act (COM(2004)0649 — C6-0174/2004 — 2004/0230(CNS)) — Committee on Culture and Education
  Rapporteur: Sifunakis Nikolaos (A6-0018/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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- Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of an Agreement between the Community and the Swiss Confederation in the Audiovisual field, establishing the terms and conditions for the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the MEDIA Plus and MEDIA Training Community programmes, and a final Act (COM(2004)0649 — C6-0174/2004 — 2004/0230(CNS)) — Committee on Culture and Education

Rapporteur: Sifunakis Nikolaos (A6-0018/2005)

| — | * Report on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1035/2001 establishing a catch documentation scheme for Dissostichus spp. (COM(2004)0528 — C6-0114/2004 — 2004/0179(CNS)) — Committee on Fisheries
  Rapporteur: Sudre Margie (A6-0019/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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- Report on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1035/2001 establishing a catch documentation scheme for Dissostichus spp. (COM(2004)0528 — C6-0114/2004 — 2004/0179(CNS)) — Committee on Fisheries

Rapporteur: Sudre Margie (A6-0019/2005)

| — | * Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the exchange of information extracted from the criminal record (COM(2004)0664 — C6-0163/2004 — 2004/0238(CNS)) — Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
  Rapporteur: Di Pietro Antonio (A6-0020/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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- Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the exchange of information extracted from the criminal record (COM(2004)0664 — C6-0163/2004 — 2004/0238(CNS)) — Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Rapporteur: Di Pietro Antonio (A6-0020/2005)

| — | * Report on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing a Community Fisheries Control Agency and amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 establishing a control system applicable to the Common Fisheries Policy (COM(2004)0289 — C6-0021/2004 — 2004/0108(CNS)) — Committee on Fisheries
  Rapporteur: Attwooll Elspeth (A6-0022/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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- Report on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing a Community Fisheries Control Agency and amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 establishing a control system applicable to the Common Fisheries Policy (COM(2004)0289 — C6-0021/2004 — 2004/0108(CNS)) — Committee on Fisheries

Rapporteur: Attwooll Elspeth (A6-0022/2005)

| — | ***I Report on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics (COM(2003)0823 — C6-0028/2004 — 2003/0325(COD)) — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
  Rapporteur: Starkevičiūtė Margarita (A6-0023/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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***I Report on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics (COM(2003)0823 — C6-0028/2004 — 2003/0325(COD)) — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Rapporteur: Starkevičiūtė Margarita (A6-0023/2005)

| — | Report on the Commission's XXXIIIrd Report on Competition Policy — 2003 (2004/2139(INI)) — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
  Rapporteur: Evans Jonathan (A6-0024/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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Report on the Commission's XXXIIIrd Report on Competition Policy — 2003 (2004/2139(INI)) — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Rapporteur: Evans Jonathan (A6-0024/2005)

| — | Report on Public Finances in EMU — 2004 (2004/2268(INI)) — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
  Rapporteur: Karas Othmar (A6-0025/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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Report on Public Finances in EMU — 2004 (2004/2268(INI)) — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Rapporteur: Karas Othmar (A6-0025/2005)

| — | Report on the European economic situation — preparatory report on the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines (2004/2269(INI)) — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
  Rapporteur: Goebbels Robert (A6-0026/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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Report on the European economic situation — preparatory report on the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines (2004/2269(INI)) — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Rapporteur: Goebbels Robert (A6-0026/2005)

| — | *** Recommendation on the proposal for a Council decision on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe with regard to the type-approval of a heating system and of a vehicle with regard to its heating system (COM(2004)0450) — 15634/2004 — C6-0033/2005 — 2004/0135(AVC)) — Committee on International Trade
  Rapporteur: Barón Crespo Enrique (A6-0028/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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*** Recommendation on the proposal for a Council decision on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe with regard to the type-approval of a heating system and of a vehicle with regard to its heating system (COM(2004)0450) — 15634/2004 — C6-0033/2005 — 2004/0135(AVC)) — Committee on International Trade

Rapporteur: Barón Crespo Enrique (A6-0028/2005)

| — | Report on promoting health and safety at the workplace (2004/2205(INI)) — Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
  Rapporteur: Maštálka Jiří (A6-0029/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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Report on promoting health and safety at the workplace (2004/2205(INI)) — Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

Rapporteur: Maštálka Jiří (A6-0029/2005)

| — | *** Recommendation on the proposal for a Council decision on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the location and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators (COM(2004) — 15633/2004 — C6-0032/2005 — 2004/0134(AVC)) — Committee on International Trade
  Rapporteur: Barón Crespo Enrique (A6-0030/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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*** Recommendation on the proposal for a Council decision on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the location and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators (COM(2004) — 15633/2004 — C6-0032/2005 — 2004/0134(AVC)) — Committee on International Trade

Rapporteur: Barón Crespo Enrique (A6-0030/2005)

| — | ***I Report on the amended proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on enhancing port security (COM(2004)0393 — C5-0072/2004 — 2004/0031 (COD)) — Committee on Transport and Tourism
  Rapporteur: Hennis-Plasschaert Jeanine (A6-0031/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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***I Report on the amended proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on enhancing port security (COM(2004)0393 — C5-0072/2004 — 2004/0031 (COD)) — Committee on Transport and Tourism

Rapporteur: Hennis-Plasschaert Jeanine (A6-0031/2005)

| — | Report on the activity report for 2003 of the European Investment Bank (2004/2187(INI)) — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
  Rapporteur: Lipietz Alain (A6-0032/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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Report on the activity report for 2003 of the European Investment Bank (2004/2187(INI)) — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Rapporteur: Lipietz Alain (A6-0032/2005)

| — | ***I Report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the statistics relating to vocational training in enterprises (COM(2004)0095 — C5-0083/2004 — 2004/0041(COD)) — Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
  Rapporteur: Del Turco Ottaviano (A6-0033/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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***I Report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the statistics relating to vocational training in enterprises (COM(2004)0095 — C5-0083/2004 — 2004/0041(COD)) — Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

Rapporteur: Del Turco Ottaviano (A6-0033/2005)

| — | Report on state aid in the form of public service compensation (2004/2186(INI)) — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
  Rapporteur: in 't Veld Sophia (A6-0034/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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Report on state aid in the form of public service compensation (2004/2186(INI)) — Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Rapporteur: in 't Veld Sophia (A6-0034/2005)

| — | Report with a proposal for a European Parliament recommendation to the Council on the quality of criminal justice and the harmonisation of criminal law in the Member States (2005/2003(INI)) — Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
  Rapporteur: Costa António (A6-0036/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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Report with a proposal for a European Parliament recommendation to the Council on the quality of criminal justice and the harmonisation of criminal law in the Member States (2005/2003(INI)) — Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Rapporteur: Costa António (A6-0036/2005)

| — | * Report on the proposal for a Council decision authorising Member States to ratify in the interests of the Community the Seafarers' Identity Documents Convention of the International Labour Organization (Convention 185) (COM(2004)0530 — C6-0167/2004 — 2004/0180(CNS)) — Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
  Rapporteur: Varvitsiotis Ioannis (A6-0037/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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- Report on the proposal for a Council decision authorising Member States to ratify in the interests of the Community the Seafarers' Identity Documents Convention of the International Labour Organization (Convention 185) (COM(2004)0530 — C6-0167/2004 — 2004/0180(CNS)) — Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Rapporteur: Varvitsiotis Ioannis (A6-0037/2005)

| — | *** Recommendation on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, at the one part, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, at the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia, and the Slovak Republic to the European Union (5100/2005 — COM(2004)0428 — C6-0027/2005 — 2004/0131(AVC)) — Committee on Foreign Affairs
  Rapporteur: Brok Elmar (A6-0041/2005) |
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*** Recommendation on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, at the one part, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, at the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia, and the Slovak Republic to the European Union (5100/2005 — COM(2004)0428 — C6-0027/2005 — 2004/0131(AVC)) — Committee on Foreign Affairs

Rapporteur: Brok Elmar (A6-0041/2005)

| — | * Report on the proposal for a Council regulation imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Côte d'Ivoire (COM(2004)0842 — 15518/2004 — C6-0023/2005 — 2004/0286(CNS)) — Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
  Rapporteur: Cavada Jean-Marie (A6-0042/2005) |
| --- | --- |

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- Report on the proposal for a Council regulation imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Côte d'Ivoire (COM(2004)0842 — 15518/2004 — C6-0023/2005 — 2004/0286(CNS)) — Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Rapporteur: Cavada Jean-Marie (A6-0042/2005)

| 2.2) | recommendations for second reading:







  — | ***II Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to selfemployed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community and Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 (12062/3/2004 — C6-0189/2004 — 2003/0184(COD)) — Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
  Rapporteur: De Rossa Proinsias (A6-0003/2005) |
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2.2)

recommendations for second reading:

recommendations for second reading:

—

***II Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to selfemployed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community and Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 (12062/3/2004 — C6-0189/2004 — 2003/0184(COD)) — Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

Rapporteur: De Rossa Proinsias (A6-0003/2005)

| — | ***II Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks (11652/2/2004 — C6-0188/2004 — 2003/0302(COD)) — Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
  Rapporteur: Seppänen Esko (A6-0012/2005) |
| --- | --- |

—

***II Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks (11652/2/2004 — C6-0188/2004 — 2003/0302(COD)) — Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Rapporteur: Seppänen Esko (A6-0012/2005)

| — | ***II Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a directive of the European Parliament and the Council on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of sanctions for infringements (11964/3/2004 — C6-0157/2004 — 2003/0037 (COD)) — Committee on Transport and Tourism
  Rapporteur: Wortmann-Kool Corien (A6-0015/2005) |
| --- | --- |

—

***II Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a directive of the European Parliament and the Council on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of sanctions for infringements (11964/3/2004 — C6-0157/2004 — 2003/0037 (COD)) — Committee on Transport and Tourism

Rapporteur: Wortmann-Kool Corien (A6-0015/2005)

| — | ***II Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision 1419/1999/EC establishing a Community action for the ‘European Capital of Culture’ event for the years 2005 to 2019 (12029/1/2004 — C6-0161/2004 — 2003/0274(COD)) — Committee on Culture and Education
  Rapporteur: Prets Christa (A6-0017/2005) |
| --- | --- |

—

***II Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision 1419/1999/EC establishing a Community action for the ‘European Capital of Culture’ event for the years 2005 to 2019 (12029/1/2004 — C6-0161/2004 — 2003/0274(COD)) — Committee on Culture and Education

Rapporteur: Prets Christa (A6-0017/2005)

| — | ***II Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (12060/2/2004 — C6-0211/2004 — 2003/0167(COD)) — Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
  Rapporteur: Fourtou Janelly (A6-0021/2005) |
| --- | --- |

—

***II Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (12060/2/2004 — C6-0211/2004 — 2003/0167(COD)) — Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

Rapporteur: Fourtou Janelly (A6-0021/2005)

| — | ***II Recommendation for the second reading on the Council common position for adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices in the internal market and amending Council Directive 84/450/EEC and European Parliament and Council Directives 97/7/EC, 98/27/EC and 2002/65/EC and European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No /2004 (‘Unfair Commercial Practices Directive’) (11630/2/2004 — C6-0190/2004 — 2003/0134(COD)) — Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
  Rapporteur: Bresso Mercedes (A6-0027/2005) |
| --- | --- |

—

***II Recommendation for the second reading on the Council common position for adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices in the internal market and amending Council Directive 84/450/EEC and European Parliament and Council Directives 97/7/EC, 98/27/EC and 2002/65/EC and European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No /2004 (‘Unfair Commercial Practices Directive’) (11630/2/2004 — C6-0190/2004 — 2003/0134(COD)) — Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

Rapporteur: Bresso Mercedes (A6-0027/2005)

| 3) | from Members







  3.1) | oral questions (Rule 108):







  — | Enrique Barón Crespo, on behalf of the INTA Committee, Luisa Morgantini, on behalf of the DEVE Committee, to the Council: Action against Hunger and Poverty (B6-0005/2005); |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

3)

from Members

from Members

3.1)

oral questions (Rule 108):

oral questions (Rule 108):

—

Enrique Barón Crespo, on behalf of the INTA Committee, Luisa Morgantini, on behalf of the DEVE Committee, to the Council: Action against Hunger and Poverty (B6-0005/2005);

| — | Enrique Barón Crespo, on behalf of the INTA Committee, Luisa Morgantini, on behalf of the DEVE Committee, to the Commission: Action against Hunger and Poverty (B6-0006/2005); |
| --- | --- |

—

Enrique Barón Crespo, on behalf of the INTA Committee, Luisa Morgantini, on behalf of the DEVE Committee, to the Commission: Action against Hunger and Poverty (B6-0006/2005);

| — | Luisa Morgantini, on behalf of the DEVE Committee, Enrique Barón Crespo, on behalf of the INTA Committee, Giles Chichester, on behalf of the ITRE Committee, to the Council: Expiry of the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (B6-0007/2005); |
| --- | --- |

—

Luisa Morgantini, on behalf of the DEVE Committee, Enrique Barón Crespo, on behalf of the INTA Committee, Giles Chichester, on behalf of the ITRE Committee, to the Council: Expiry of the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (B6-0007/2005);

| — | Luisa Morgantini, on behalf of the DEVE Committee, Enrique Barón Crespo, on behalf of the INTA Committee, Giles Chichester, on behalf of the ITRE Committee, to the Commission: Expiry of the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (B6-0008/2005); |
| --- | --- |

—

Luisa Morgantini, on behalf of the DEVE Committee, Enrique Barón Crespo, on behalf of the INTA Committee, Giles Chichester, on behalf of the ITRE Committee, to the Commission: Expiry of the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (B6-0008/2005);

| — | Philippe Morillon, on behalf of the PECH Committee, to the Commission: International plan of action on bycatch reduction (B6-0010/2005); |
| --- | --- |

—

Philippe Morillon, on behalf of the PECH Committee, to the Commission: International plan of action on bycatch reduction (B6-0010/2005);

| — | Karl-Heinz Florenz, on behalf of the ENVI Committee, to the Commission: Financing nature protection policy and especially Natura 2000 (B6-0011/2005); |
| --- | --- |

—

Karl-Heinz Florenz, on behalf of the ENVI Committee, to the Commission: Financing nature protection policy and especially Natura 2000 (B6-0011/2005);

| — | Miloslav Ransdorf, on behalf of the ITRE Committee, to the Commission: Doubling of EU budgetary resources for research (B6-0012/2005) |
| --- | --- |

—

Miloslav Ransdorf, on behalf of the ITRE Committee, to the Commission: Doubling of EU budgetary resources for research (B6-0012/2005)

| 3.2) | oral questions for Question Time (Rule 109) (B6-0009/2005):







  — | Batzeli Katerina, Protasiewicz Jacek, Van Hecke Johan, Mitchell Gay, Posselt Bernd, Purvis John, Papadimoulis Dimitrios, Papastamkos Georgios, Guardans Cambó Ignasi, Hedkvist Petersen Ewa, Vincenzi Marta, Howitt Richard, Toussas Georgios, Moraes Claude, McGuinness Mairead, Ebner Michl, Aylward Liam, Westlund Åsa, Tomczak Witold, Casaca Paulo, Schierhuber Agnes, Kuźmiuk Zbigniew Krzysztof, Baco Peter, De Rossa Proinsias, Stihler Catherine, Xenogiannakopoulou Marilisa, Martin David, Sjöstedt Jonas, Sonik Bogusław, Evans Robert, Crowley Brian, Ryan Eoin, Herczog Edit, Davies Chris, Catania Giusto, Goudin Hélène, Hegyi Gyula, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Rodi, Henin Jacky, Malmström Cecilia, Martin Hans-Peter, Pack Doris, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra Agustín, Rutowicz Leopold Józef, Hennicot-Schoepges Erna, Ulmer Thomas, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco María Elena, Morgantini Luisa, Sifunakis Nikolaos, Hatzidakis Konstantinos, Ždanoka Tatjana, Paasilinna Reino, Pleguezuelos Aguilar Francisca, Riis-Jørgensen Karin, Czarnecki Ryszard, Pafilis Athanasios, Manolakou Diamanto, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou Marie, Vakalis Nikolaos, Coveney Simon, Harkin Marian, Karas Othmar, Golik Bogdan, Posselt Bernd, Triantaphyllides Kyriacos, Papadimoulis Dimitrios, Papastamkos Georgios, Karatzaferis Georgios, Xenogiannakopoulou Marilisa, Evans Robert, Martin David, Sjöstedt Jonas, Beglitis Panagiotis, Adamou Adamos, Crowley Brian, Aylward Liam, Ryan Eoin, Ó Neachtain Seán, Antoniozzi Alfredo, Newton Dunn Bill, Mitchell Gay, Vakalis Nikolaos, Batzeli Katerina, Caspary Daniel, Van Hecke Johan, Lambert Jean, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Rodi, Casaca Paulo, Malmström Cecilia, Martin Hans-Peter, Pack Doris, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra Agustín, Morgantini Luisa, Howitt Richard, Landsbergis Vytautas, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Pafilis Athanasios, Toussas Georgios, Manolakou Diamanto, Moraes Claude, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou Marie, Coveney Simon, De Rossa Proinsias |
| --- | --- | --- |

3.2)

oral questions for Question Time (Rule 109) (B6-0009/2005):

oral questions for Question Time (Rule 109) (B6-0009/2005):

—

Batzeli Katerina, Protasiewicz Jacek, Van Hecke Johan, Mitchell Gay, Posselt Bernd, Purvis John, Papadimoulis Dimitrios, Papastamkos Georgios, Guardans Cambó Ignasi, Hedkvist Petersen Ewa, Vincenzi Marta, Howitt Richard, Toussas Georgios, Moraes Claude, McGuinness Mairead, Ebner Michl, Aylward Liam, Westlund Åsa, Tomczak Witold, Casaca Paulo, Schierhuber Agnes, Kuźmiuk Zbigniew Krzysztof, Baco Peter, De Rossa Proinsias, Stihler Catherine, Xenogiannakopoulou Marilisa, Martin David, Sjöstedt Jonas, Sonik Bogusław, Evans Robert, Crowley Brian, Ryan Eoin, Herczog Edit, Davies Chris, Catania Giusto, Goudin Hélène, Hegyi Gyula, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Rodi, Henin Jacky, Malmström Cecilia, Martin Hans-Peter, Pack Doris, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra Agustín, Rutowicz Leopold Józef, Hennicot-Schoepges Erna, Ulmer Thomas, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco María Elena, Morgantini Luisa, Sifunakis Nikolaos, Hatzidakis Konstantinos, Ždanoka Tatjana, Paasilinna Reino, Pleguezuelos Aguilar Francisca, Riis-Jørgensen Karin, Czarnecki Ryszard, Pafilis Athanasios, Manolakou Diamanto, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou Marie, Vakalis Nikolaos, Coveney Simon, Harkin Marian, Karas Othmar, Golik Bogdan, Posselt Bernd, Triantaphyllides Kyriacos, Papadimoulis Dimitrios, Papastamkos Georgios, Karatzaferis Georgios, Xenogiannakopoulou Marilisa, Evans Robert, Martin David, Sjöstedt Jonas, Beglitis Panagiotis, Adamou Adamos, Crowley Brian, Aylward Liam, Ryan Eoin, Ó Neachtain Seán, Antoniozzi Alfredo, Newton Dunn Bill, Mitchell Gay, Vakalis Nikolaos, Batzeli Katerina, Caspary Daniel, Van Hecke Johan, Lambert Jean, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou Rodi, Casaca Paulo, Malmström Cecilia, Martin Hans-Peter, Pack Doris, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra Agustín, Morgantini Luisa, Howitt Richard, Landsbergis Vytautas, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Pafilis Athanasios, Toussas Georgios, Manolakou Diamanto, Moraes Claude, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou Marie, Coveney Simon, De Rossa Proinsias

| 3.3) | motions for resolutions (Rule 113):







  — | Muscardini Cristiana — Motion for a resolution on a European centre for monitoring and combating female genital mutilation (B6-0083/2005)






  referred to | responsible: FEMM
  opinion: DEVE, LIBE |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

3.3)

motions for resolutions (Rule 113):

motions for resolutions (Rule 113):

—

Muscardini Cristiana — Motion for a resolution on a European centre for monitoring and combating female genital mutilation (B6-0083/2005)

referred to

responsible: FEMM

opinion: DEVE, LIBE

| — | Muscardini Cristiana — Motion for a resolution on the slaughter of animals (B6-0084/2005)






  referred to | responsible: ENVI
  opinion: AGRI |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

Muscardini Cristiana — Motion for a resolution on the slaughter of animals (B6-0084/2005)

referred to

responsible: ENVI

opinion: AGRI

| — | Muscardini Cristiana — Motion for a resolution on defining the offence of terrorism and harmonising punitive procedures (B6-0087/2005)






  referred to | responsible: LIBE |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

Muscardini Cristiana — Motion for a resolution on defining the offence of terrorism and harmonising punitive procedures (B6-0087/2005)

referred to

responsible: LIBE

| — | Muscardini Cristiana — Motion for a resolution on the conditions in which geese and mink are kept (B6-0088/2005)






  referred to | responsible: AGRI |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

Muscardini Cristiana — Motion for a resolution on the conditions in which geese and mink are kept (B6-0088/2005)

referred to

responsible: AGRI

| — | Muscardini Cristiana — Motion for a resolution on measures to protect the textile and manufactured goods sector (B6-0089/2005)






  referred to | responsible: INTA
  opinion: EMPL, ITRE |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

Muscardini Cristiana — Motion for a resolution on measures to protect the textile and manufactured goods sector (B6-0089/2005)

referred to

responsible: INTA

opinion: EMPL, ITRE

| — | Muscardini Cristiana — Motion for a resolution on road-safety education (B6-0090/2005)






  referred to | responsible: TRAN |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

Muscardini Cristiana — Motion for a resolution on road-safety education (B6-0090/2005)

referred to

responsible: TRAN

| — | Poli Bortone Adriana, Angelilli Roberta, Berlato Sergio, Foglietta Alessandro, La Russa Romano Maria, Muscardini Cristiana, Musumeci Sebastiano (Nello), Pirilli Umberto, Tatarella Salvatore — Motion for a resolution on recognition of the arduous work of prison employees (B6-0093/2005)






  referred to | responsible: EMPL |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

Poli Bortone Adriana, Angelilli Roberta, Berlato Sergio, Foglietta Alessandro, La Russa Romano Maria, Muscardini Cristiana, Musumeci Sebastiano (Nello), Pirilli Umberto, Tatarella Salvatore — Motion for a resolution on recognition of the arduous work of prison employees (B6-0093/2005)

referred to

responsible: EMPL

| 3.4) | proposal for a recommendation (Rule 114):







  — | Lambrinidis Stavros, on behalf of the PSE Group — Draft recommendation to the Council on protection of critical infrastructures in the framework of the fight against terrorism (B6-0085/2005)






  referred to | responsible: LIBE |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

3.4)

proposal for a recommendation (Rule 114):

proposal for a recommendation (Rule 114):

—

Lambrinidis Stavros, on behalf of the PSE Group — Draft recommendation to the Council on protection of critical infrastructures in the framework of the fight against terrorism (B6-0085/2005)

referred to

responsible: LIBE

| 3.5) | written declarations for entry in the Register (Rule 116):







  — | Caroline Lucas, Claude Moraes, Sarah Ludford, Philip Bushill-Matthews and Alain Lipietz, on religious rights and freedoms in France and throughout the European Union (0005/2005); |
| --- | --- | --- |

3.5)

written declarations for entry in the Register (Rule 116):

written declarations for entry in the Register (Rule 116):

—

Caroline Lucas, Claude Moraes, Sarah Ludford, Philip Bushill-Matthews and Alain Lipietz, on religious rights and freedoms in France and throughout the European Union (0005/2005);

| — | Cristiana Muscardini, on the condemnation of paedophilia (0006/2005); |
| --- | --- |

—

Cristiana Muscardini, on the condemnation of paedophilia (0006/2005);

| — | Marie Anne Isler Béguin and Milan Horáček, on the automatic legitimacy of the EU candidacy of the EU's European ‘New Neighbours’ (0007/2005); |
| --- | --- |

—

Marie Anne Isler Béguin and Milan Horáček, on the automatic legitimacy of the EU candidacy of the EU's European ‘New Neighbours’ (0007/2005);

| — | Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on the establishment of a United Nations Environmental Organisation (0008/2005); |
| --- | --- |

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Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on the establishment of a United Nations Environmental Organisation (0008/2005);

| — | Robert Evans and Neena Gill, on recognising the significance of the swastika as a religious symbol of peace (0009/2005); |
| --- | --- |

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Robert Evans and Neena Gill, on recognising the significance of the swastika as a religious symbol of peace (0009/2005);

| — | Andreas Mölzer, on a European day of remembrance for the civilian victims of the bombing in Europe which reached its peak 60 years ago (0010/2005). |
| --- | --- |

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Andreas Mölzer, on a European day of remembrance for the civilian victims of the bombing in Europe which reached its peak 60 years ago (0010/2005).

12.   Financing nature protection policy (debate)

(debate)

Oral question by Karl-Heinz Florenz, on behalf of the ENVI Committee, to the Commission: Financing nature protection policy and especially Natura 2000 (B6-0011/2005)

Karl-Heinz Florenz moved the oral question.

Stavros Dimas (Member of the Commission) answered the oral question.

The following spoke: Cristina Gutiérrez-Cortines, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Gyula Hegyi, on behalf of the PSE Group, Jan Mulder, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Bairbre de Brún, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group (the speaker spoke Irish at the beginning and end of her speech. The President pointed out that interpretation from Irish was not provided in plenary), Thomas Wise, on behalf of the IND/DEM Group, Irena Belohorská, Non-attached Member, Bogusław Sonik, Jutta D. Haug, Margrete Auken, Reinhard Rack, Marie-Noëlle Lienemann, Péter Olajos, Karin Scheele, Christa Klaß, María del Pilar Ayuso González, Eija-Riitta Korhola, Ambroise Guellec, Aldis Kušķis, Michl Ebner, Agnes Schierhuber, Tunne Kelam and Caroline Jackson.

IN THE CHAIR: Dagmar ROTH-BEHRENDT

Vice-President

The following spoke: María Esther Herranz García, Stavros Dimas (Member of the Commission), Caroline Jackson and Stavros Dimas (Member of the Commission).

The debate closed.

13.   Environment and Health Action Plan 2004-2010 (continuation of debate)

(continuation of debate)

The following spoke: Hiltrud Breyer, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Bairbre de Brún, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group (the speaker made some remarks in Irish. The President pointed out that interpretation from Irish was not provided in plenary), Urszula Krupa, on behalf of the IND/DEM Group, Liam Aylward, on behalf of the UEN Group, Richard Seeber, Åsa Westlund, Marios Matsakis, Bart Staes, Adamos Adamou, Kathy Sinnott, Mojca Drčar Murko, Avril Doyle and Stavros Dimas.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.02.2005, Item 9.4

Minutes of 23.02.2005, Item 9.4

14.   Driving licences ***I (debate)

(debate)

Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on driving licences (Recasting) [COM(2003)0621 — C5-0610/2003 — 2003/0252(COD)] — Committee on Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Mathieu Grosch (A6-0016/2005)

Jacques Barrot (Vice-President of the Commission) spoke.

Mathieu Grosch introduced the report.

The following spoke: Georg Jarzembowski, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Ewa Hedkvist Petersen, on behalf of the PSE Group, Dirk Sterckx, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Margrete Auken, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Sylwester Chruszcz, on behalf of the IND/DEM Group, Roberts Zīle, on behalf of the UEN Group, Luca Romagnoli, Non-attached Member, Luís Queiró, Willi Piecyk, Paolo Costa, Eva Lichtenberger, Johannes Blokland and Ashley Mote.

The debate was suspended at that point for Question Time.

It would resume later that evening (Minutes of 22.02.2005, Item 16).

(Minutes of 22.02.2005, Item 16)

IN THE CHAIR: Miroslav OUZKÝ

Vice-President

15.   Question Time (Commission)

(Commission)

Parliament considered a number of questions to the Commission (B6-0009/2005).

First part

First part

Question 41 (Katerina Batzeli): Provision of services by construction companies in the context of proposal for a Directive COM(2004)0002/final.

Charlie McCreevy (Member of the Commission) answered the question and a supplementary by Katerina Batzeli.

Question 42 (Jacek Protasiewicz): Discrimination against Polish workers and companies in the EU internal market.

Charlie McCreevy answered the question and supplementaries by Jacek Protasiewicz, Malcolm Harbour and Paul Rübig.

Question 43 (Johan Van Hecke): Dumping and irregular imports from Ukraine; fraud involving certificates of origin.

László Kovács (Member of the Commission) answered the question and a supplementary by Johan Van Hecke.

Second part

Second part

Question 44 lapsed as its author was absent.

Question 45 (Bernd Posselt): Trans-European high-speed rail link.

Jacques Barrot (Vice-President of the Commission) answered the question and supplementaries by Bernd Posselt, Paul Rübig and Bogusław Sonik.

Question 46 (John Purvis): Road transport accidents.

Jacques Barrot (Member of the Commission) answered the question and supplementaries by John Purvis and Agnes Schierhuber.

Question 47 (Dimitrios Papadimoulis): Proposal for a directive for port services.

Jacques Barrot (Member of the Commission) answered the question and a supplementary by Dimitrios Papadimoulis.

Question 48 (Georgios Papastamkos): Transport network in Southeast Europe.

Jacques Barrot (Member of the Commission) answered the question and a supplementary by Georgios Papastamkos.

Question 49 (Ignasi Guardans Cambó): Rail transport liberalisation.

Jacques Barrot (Member of the Commission) answered the question and a supplementary by Ignasi Guardans Cambó.

Question 50 (Ewa Hedkvist Petersen): Proposal for a directive on mandatory daytime running lights.

Jacques Barrot (Member of the Commission) answered the question and supplementaries by Ewa Hedkvist Petersen and Gay Mitchell.

Question 51 (Marta Vincenzi): 2004/TREN/052.

Jacques Barrot (Member of the Commission) answered the question and a supplementary by Marta Vincenzi.

Question 52 (Richard Howitt): The rights of passengers with reduced mobility when travelling by air.

Jacques Barrot (Member of the Commission) answered the question and a supplementary by Richard Howitt.

Questions 53 to 54 would receive written answers.

Question 55 (Mairead McGuinness): Less-Favoured Areas.

Mariann Fischer Boel (Member of the Commission) answered the question and supplementaries by Mairead McGuinness, Liam Aylward and Agnes Schierhuber.

Question 56 (Michl Ebner): Definition of mountain areas and mountain forests.

Mariann Fischer Boel answered the question and a supplementary by Michl Ebner.

Question 57 (Liam Aylward): Irish sugar factories.

Mariann Fischer Boel answered the question and supplementaries by Liam Aylward, Åsa Westlund and Brian Crowley.

Mairead McGuinness spoke.

Question 58 (Åsa Westlund): Measures in support of the forestry industry.

Mariann Fischer Boel answered the question and supplementaries by Åsa Westlund and David Martin.

Questions which had not been answered for lack of time would receive written answers.

Commission Question Time closed.

(The sitting was suspended at 19.10 and resumed at 21.00.)

(The sitting was suspended at 19.10 and resumed at 21.00.)

IN THE CHAIR: Gérard ONESTA

Vice-President

16.   Driving licences (continuation of debate)

(continuation of debate)

The following spoke: Gary Titley, Armando Dionisi, Jörg Leichtfried, Corien Wortmann-Kool, Marta Vincenzi, Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Proinsias De Rossa, Markus Ferber, Avril Doyle, Stanisław Jałowiecki, Dieter-Lebrecht Koch and Jacques Barrot.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.02.2005, Item 7.6

Minutes of 23.02.2005, Item 7.6

17.   Pollution from ships ***II (debate)

(debate)

Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of sanctions for infringements [11964/3/2004 — C6-0157/2004 — 2003/0037(COD)] — Committee on Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Corien Wortmann-Kool (A6-0015/2005)

Corien Wortmann-Kool introduced the recommendation for second reading.

Jacques Barrot (Vice-President of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Willi Piecyk, on behalf of the PSE Group, Josu Ortuondo Larrea, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Dimitrios Papadimoulis, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Johannes Blokland, on behalf of the IND/DEM Group, Simon Busuttil, Robert Evans, Georgios Toussas, John Attard-Montalto, Ewa Hedkvist Petersen, Nikolaos Sifunakis, Jacques Barrot, John Attard-Montalto, who made a personal statement in response to Jacques Barrot's remarks, and Jacques Barrot.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.02.2005, Item 7.5

Minutes of 23.02.2005, Item 7.5

18.   River Traffic Information Services ***I (debate)

(debate)

Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on harmonised River Traffic Information Services on inland waterways in the Community [COM(2004)0392 — C6-0042/2004 — 2004/0123(COD)] — Committee on Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Renate Sommer (A6-0055/2004)

Jacques Barrot (Vice-President of the Commission) spoke.

Renate Sommer introduced the report.

The following spoke: Giles Chichester (draftsman of the opinion of the ITRE Committee), Corien Wortmann-Kool, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Ulrich Stockmann, on behalf of the PSE Group, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Eva Lichtenberger, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, and Jacques Barrot.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.02.2005, Item 9.1

Minutes of 23.02.2005, Item 9.1

19.   Recognition of seafarers' certificates ***I (debate)

(debate)

Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the recognition of seafarers' certificates issued by the Member States and amending Directive 2001/25/EC [COM(2004)0311 — C6-0033/2004 — 2004/0098(COD)] — Committee on Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Robert Evans (A6-0057/2004)

Jacques Barrot (Vice-President of the Commission) spoke.

Robert Evans introduced the report.

The following spoke: Antonio López-Istúriz White, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, and Jacques Barrot.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.02.2005, Item 9.2

Minutes of 23.02.2005, Item 9.2

20.   Fisheries Control Agency * (debate)

(debate)

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing a Community Fisheries Control Agency and amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 establishing a control system applicable to the Common Fisheries Policy [COM(2004)0289 — C6-0021/2004 — 2004/0108(CNS)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Elspeth Attwooll (A6-0022/2005)

Joe Borg (Member of the Commission) spoke.

Elspeth Attwooll introduced the report.

The following spoke: Albert Jan Maat, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Heinz Kindermann, on behalf of the PSE Group, Graham Booth, on behalf of the IND/DEM Group, James Hugh Allister, Non-attached Member, Carmen Fraga Estévez, Rosa Miguélez Ramos, Struan Stevenson, Paulo Casaca, Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Catherine Stihler and Joe Borg.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 23.02.2005, Item 9.3

Minutes of 23.02.2005, Item 9.3

21.   Fish by-catch (debate)

(debate)

Oral question by Philippe Morillon, on behalf of the PECH Committee, to the Commission: International plan of action on by-catch reduction (B6-0010/2005)

Philippe Morillon moved the oral question.

Joe Borg (Member of the Commission) answered the oral question.

The following spoke: Struan Stevenson, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Catherine Stihler, on behalf of the PSE Group, Elspeth Attwooll, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Carl Schlyter, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Paulo Casaca and Joe Borg.

The debate closed.

22.   Agenda for next sitting

The agenda for the next sitting had been established (‘Agenda’ PE 354.151/OJME).

23.   Closure of sitting

The sitting closed at 00.15.

Julian Priestley

Secretary-General

Janusz Onyszkiewicz

Vice-President

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ANNEX I

RESULTS OF VOTES

Abbreviations and symbols

| + | adopted |
| --- | --- |
| - | rejected |
| ↓ | lapsed |
| W | withdrawn |
| RCV (..., ..., ...) | roll-call vote (for, against, abstentions) |
| EV (..., ..., ...) | electronic vote (for, against, abstentions) |
| split | split vote |
| sep | separate vote |
| am | amendment |
| CA | compromise amendment |
| CP | corresponding part |
| D | deleting amendment |
| = | identical amendments |
| § | paragraph |
| art | article |
| rec | recital |
| MOT | motion for a resolution |
| JT MOT | joint motion for a resolution |
| SEC | secret ballot |

+

adopted

-

rejected

↓

lapsed

W

withdrawn

RCV (..., ..., ...)

roll-call vote (for, against, abstentions)

EV (..., ..., ...)

electronic vote (for, against, abstentions)

split

split vote

sep

separate vote

am

amendment

CA

compromise amendment

CP

corresponding part

D

deleting amendment

=

identical amendments

§

paragraph

art

article

rec

recital

MOT

motion for a resolution

JT MOT

joint motion for a resolution

SEC

secret ballot

1.   Vehicle hand controls, tell-tales and indicators (type-approval) ***

Recommendation: Enrique BARÓN CRESPO (A6-0030/2005)

| Subject | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | RCV | + | 545, 11, 19 |

Subject

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

RCV

+

545, 11, 19

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE: final vote

2.   Vehicle heating system (type-approval) ***

Recommendation: Enrique BARÓN CRESPO (A6-0028/2005)

| Subject | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

3.   EU-Romania Europe Agreement ***

Recommendation: Elmar BROK (A6-0009/2005)

| Subject | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

4.   EU-Bulgaria Europe Agreement ***

Recommendation: Elmar BROK (A6-0010/2005)

| Subject | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

5.   EU-Swiss Confederation Agreement on MEDIA Plus and MEDIA Training programmes *

Report: Nikolaos SIFUNAKIS (A6-0018/2005)

| Subject | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

6.   Request for defence of parliamentary immunity and privileges of Mr Koldo Gorostiaga

Report: Klaus-Heiner LEHNE (A6-0006/2005)

| Subject | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

7.   Short-term statistics ***I

Report: Margarita STARKEVIČIŪTĖ (A6-0023/2005)

| Subject | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

8.   Documentation scheme for Dissostichus spp. *

Report: Margie SUDRE (A6-0019/2005)

| Subject | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

9.   EC-Swiss Confederation Agreement on combating financial fraud *

Report: Herbert BÖSCH (A6-0013/2005)

| Subject | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

10.   Cooperation Agreement with the Principality of Andorra ***

Recommendation: Gerardo Galeote QUECEDO (A6-0014/2005)

| Subject | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

11.   Exchange of information extracted from the criminal record *

Report: Antonio DI PIETRO (A6-0020/2005)

| Subject | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

12.   Quality of criminal justice in the European Union

Report: António COSTA (A6-0036/2005)

| Subject | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

13.   European Capital of Culture — 2005-2019 ***II

Recommendation for second reading: Christa PRETS (A6-0017/2005)

| Subject | Amendment No | Author | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| approval without a vote | | + | |

Subject

Amendment No

Author

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

approval without a vote

+

14.   Competition policy (2003)

Report: Jonathan EVANS (A6-0024/2005)

| Subject | Amendment No | Author | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| § 8 | | original text | RCV | + | 561, 53, 24 |
| § 16 | 1 | PSE | | - | |
| after § 17 | 2 | PSE | | - | |
| § 28 | | original text | sep | + | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | RCV | + | 540, 70, 30 |

Subject

Amendment No

Author

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

§ 8

original text

RCV

+

561, 53, 24

§ 16

1

PSE

-

after § 17

2

PSE

-

§ 28

original text

sep

+

vote: resolution (as a whole)

RCV

+

540, 70, 30

Amendment 3 had been cancelled.

Request for roll-call vote

Verts/ALE: § 8 and final vote

Request for separate vote

Verts/ALE: § 28

15.   State aid in the form of public service compensation

Report: Sophia in 't VELD (A6-0034/2005)

| Subject | Amendment No | Author | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Motion for resolution — paragraphs |
| § 1 | 10 | GUE/NGL | | - | |
| after § 2 | 11 | GUE/NGL | | - | |
| after § 3 | 39 | PSE | EV | - | 273, 343, 22 |
| § 12 | 28D | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| § 14 | 40D | PSE | | + | |
| § 15 | 1/rev | ALDE | | + | |
| § 19 | 20 | PPE-DE | EV | + | 420, 176, 11 amended orally |
| 16 | GUE/NGL | | - | |
| 29 | Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 103, 515, 22 |
| § | original text | sep | ↓ | |
| § 20 | 30 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| 17 | GUE/NGL | | - | |
| § 21 | 2 | ALDE | | + | |
| § 24 | 31D | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| 41 | PSE | EV | - | 238, 339, 61 |
| 43 | ALDE | | + | |
| Draft decision |
| after modification 1
  (recital 7) | 5 | PSE | | - | |
| modification 2
  (art 1, point 1) | 12 | GUE/NGL | | - | |
| modification 3
  (art 1, point ii) | | original text | RCV | + | 483, 114, 46 |
| modification 4
  (art 1, point iii) | | original text | RCV | + | 484, 117, 41 |
| after modification 4
  (art 1, after point 3) | 3 | PSE | RCV | - | 283, 332, 28 |
| modification 5
  (art 1, point 4) | 18 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| after modification 5
  (art 1, point 4a) | 4 | PSE | RCV | - | 277, 327, 40 |
| after modification 7
  (art 4, introductory part) | 19 | PPE-DE | | + | amended orally |
| modification 10
  (art 4, after § 1) | 32 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| | original text | sep/EV | + | 313, 310, 13 amended orally |
| modification 11
  (after art 7) | 13 | GUE/NGL | | - | |
| Community framework |
| after modification 11
  (point 2) | 6 | PSE | | - | |
| after modification 13
  (point 6) | 7 | PSE | | - | |
| after modification 16
  (point 10, introductory part) | 21 | PPE-DE | | + | amended orally |
| modification 17
  (after point 11) | 33 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| | original text | sep/EV | + | 463, 153, 22 amended orally |
| modification 18
  (after point 11) | | original text | sep | + | |
| modification 22
  (point 24) | 14 | GUE/NGL | | - | |
| Motion for resolution — recitals |
| rec A | 8 | PSE | | - | |
| after recital A | 34 | PSE | | - | |
| rec C | 22 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| 35 | PSE | | - | |
| after recital C | 23 | Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 272, 335, 33 |
| rec E | 24D | Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 268, 348, 24 |
| 36 | PSE | | - | |
| after recital E | 37 | PSE | EV | + | 366, 253, 11 amended orally |
| after recital H | 25 | Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 288, 334, 17 |
| 38 | PSE | | - | |
| rec P | 26 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| rec Q | 15 | GUE/NGL | EV | - | 262, 359, 11 |
| 27 | Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 115, 499, 24 |
| § | original text | sep | + | amended orally |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | RCV | + | 478, 155, 10 |

Subject

Amendment No

Author

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

Motion for resolution — paragraphs

§ 1

10

GUE/NGL

-

after § 2

11

GUE/NGL

-

after § 3

39

PSE

EV

-

273, 343, 22

§ 12

28D

Verts/ALE

-

§ 14

40D

PSE

+

§ 15

1/rev

ALDE

+

§ 19

20

PPE-DE

EV

+

420, 176, 11 amended orally

16

GUE/NGL

-

29

Verts/ALE

RCV

-

103, 515, 22

§

original text

sep

↓

§ 20

30

Verts/ALE

-

17

GUE/NGL

-

§ 21

2

ALDE

+

§ 24

31D

Verts/ALE

-

41

PSE

EV

-

238, 339, 61

43

ALDE

+

Draft decision

after modification 1

(recital 7)

5

PSE

-

modification 2

(art 1, point 1)

12

GUE/NGL

-

modification 3

(art 1, point ii)

original text

RCV

+

483, 114, 46

modification 4

(art 1, point iii)

original text

RCV

+

484, 117, 41

after modification 4

(art 1, after point 3)

3

PSE

RCV

-

283, 332, 28

modification 5

(art 1, point 4)

18

PPE-DE

+

after modification 5

(art 1, point 4a)

4

PSE

RCV

-

277, 327, 40

after modification 7

(art 4, introductory part)

19

PPE-DE

+

amended orally

modification 10

(art 4, after § 1)

32

Verts/ALE

-

original text

sep/EV

+

313, 310, 13 amended orally

modification 11

(after art 7)

13

GUE/NGL

-

Community framework

after modification 11

(point 2)

6

PSE

-

after modification 13

(point 6)

7

PSE

-

after modification 16

(point 10, introductory part)

21

PPE-DE

+

amended orally

modification 17

(after point 11)

33

Verts/ALE

-

original text

sep/EV

+

463, 153, 22 amended orally

modification 18

(after point 11)

original text

sep

+

modification 22

(point 24)

14

GUE/NGL

-

Motion for resolution — recitals

rec A

8

PSE

-

after recital A

34

PSE

-

rec C

22

Verts/ALE

-

35

PSE

-

after recital C

23

Verts/ALE

RCV

-

272, 335, 33

rec E

24D

Verts/ALE

RCV

-

268, 348, 24

36

PSE

-

after recital E

37

PSE

EV

+

366, 253, 11 amended orally

after recital H

25

Verts/ALE

RCV

-

288, 334, 17

38

PSE

-

rec P

26

Verts/ALE

-

rec Q

15

GUE/NGL

EV

-

262, 359, 11

27

Verts/ALE

RCV

-

115, 499, 24

§

original text

sep

+

amended orally

vote: resolution (as a whole)

RCV

+

478, 155, 10

Amendments 9 and 42 had been cancelled.

Requests for roll-call votes

Verts/ALE: ams 24D, 3, 4, 23, 25, 27, 29, modifications 3 and 4 and final vote

Requests for separate votes

PPE-DE: modifications 3, 4, 10, 17

Verts/ALE: modifications 10, 17, 18

PSE: recital Q, § 19, modifications 10 and 17

GUE/NGL: modifications 3 and 4

Oral amendments

| — | Mr Purvis moved an oral amendment to amendments 19, 20 and 21, paragraph 19, modifications 10 and 17, and recital Q, to add the following:
  ‘or by way of an official act that, depending upon the legislation in the Member States, may take the form of one or more legislative or regulatory act or a contract’ |
| --- | --- |

—

Mr Purvis moved an oral amendment to amendments 19, 20 and 21, paragraph 19, modifications 10 and 17, and recital Q, to add the following:
  ‘or by way of an official act that, depending upon the legislation in the Member States, may take the form of one or more legislative or regulatory act or a contract’

| — | Mrs in 't Veld moved the following oral amendment to amendment 37: ‘whereas
  with a view to evidence-based policy-making, the Commission should present
  a sound and exhaustive evaluation of the liberalisation process, taking into account the point of view of all stakeholders involved (users, local authorities, undertakings, etc.)’ |
| --- | --- |

—

Mrs in 't Veld moved the following oral amendment to amendment 37: ‘whereas
  with a view to evidence-based policy-making, the Commission should present
  a sound and exhaustive evaluation of the liberalisation process, taking into account the point of view of all stakeholders involved (users, local authorities, undertakings, etc.)’

16.   Broad economic policy guidelines

Report: Robert GOEBELS (A6-0026/2005)

| Subject | Amendment No | Author | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| § 1 | 20 | Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 236, 357, 16 |
| 8 | PSE | | - | |
| after § 1 | 2 | GUE/NGL | | - | |
| § 2 | 21D | Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 119, 506, 12 |
| 11 | PSE | | + | |
| after § 3 | 3 | GUE/NGL | RCV | - | 102, 503, 34 |
| 4 | GUE/NGL | | - | |
| 5 | GUE/NGL | | - | |
| 13 | PSE | | - | |
| § 4 | 22 | Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 241, 353, 49 |
| 9 | PSE | RCV | - | 232, 356, 52 |
| § 5 | 23 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| § 6 | 24 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| 10 | PSE | RCV | + | 349, 260, 31 |
| § 7 | § | original text | | + | split in two paragraphs |
| 25 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| 29 | PSE | RCV | - | 285, 329, 23 |
| § 9 | 14=
  26= | PSE
  Verts/ALE | | - | |
| § 10 | 30 | PSE | EV | + | 316, 270, 51 |
| 27 | Verts/ALE | | ↓ | |
| § 11 | | original text | | ↓ | |
| § 12 | § | original text | RCV | + | 529, 49, 58 |
| § 13 | 28D | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| 16 | PSE | EV | + | 358, 257, 22 |
| § 15 | 15 | PSE | | + | |
| Citation 4 | 12 | PSE | | + | |
| after recital A | 1 | GUE/NGL | | - | |
| rec B | 6 | PSE | RCV | - | 251, 327, 55 |
| rec C | 17 | Verts/ALE | split | | |
| 1/EV | - | 302, 318, 10 |
| 2 | | |
| rec D | 7 | PSE | RCV | - | 238, 361, 37 |
| 18 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| § | original text | sep | + | |
| after recital D | 19 | Verts/ALE | RCV | + | 321, 261, 56 |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | RCV | + | 331, 273, 34 |

Subject

Amendment No

Author

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

§ 1

20

Verts/ALE

RCV

-

236, 357, 16

8

PSE

-

after § 1

2

GUE/NGL

-

§ 2

21D

Verts/ALE

RCV

-

119, 506, 12

11

PSE

+

after § 3

3

GUE/NGL

RCV

-

102, 503, 34

4

GUE/NGL

-

5

GUE/NGL

-

13

PSE

-

§ 4

22

Verts/ALE

RCV

-

241, 353, 49

9

PSE

RCV

-

232, 356, 52

§ 5

23

Verts/ALE

+

§ 6

24

Verts/ALE

-

10

PSE

RCV

+

349, 260, 31

§ 7

§

original text

+

split in two paragraphs

25

Verts/ALE

-

29

PSE

RCV

-

285, 329, 23

§ 9

14=

26=

PSE

Verts/ALE

-

§ 10

30

PSE

EV

+

316, 270, 51

27

Verts/ALE

↓

§ 11

original text

↓

§ 12

§

original text

RCV

+

529, 49, 58

§ 13

28D

Verts/ALE

-

16

PSE

EV

+

358, 257, 22

§ 15

15

PSE

+

Citation 4

12

PSE

+

after recital A

1

GUE/NGL

-

rec B

6

PSE

RCV

-

251, 327, 55

rec C

17

Verts/ALE

split

1/EV

-

302, 318, 10

2

rec D

7

PSE

RCV

-

238, 361, 37

18

Verts/ALE

-

§

original text

sep

+

after recital D

19

Verts/ALE

RCV

+

321, 261, 56

vote: resolution (as a whole)

RCV

+

331, 273, 34

Requests for roll-call votes

PSE: ams 6, 7, 9, 10, 29 and final vote

Verts/ALE: ams 21D, 3, 6, 19, 20, 22, § 12 and final vote

Request for split vote

PSE

am 17

1st part:‘Up to grows regularly’

2nd part: remainder

Request for separate vote

Verts/ALE: recital D

Miscellaneous

The PSE Group proposed splitting § 7 into two separate paragraphs:

1st part:‘Is alarmed at the persistence ... financial conditions of the last few years’

2nd part:‘stresses the need to create ... promoted at Community level’

Parliament approved the proposal.

17.   Public finances in EMU — 2004

Report: Othmar KARAS (A6-0025/2005)

| Subject | Amendment No | Author | RCV etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| after § 2 | 8 | GUE/NGL | | - | |
| 9 | GUE/NGL | | - | |
| § 4 | 2 | ALDE | EV | + | 323, 266, 24 |
| after § 4 | 3 | ALDE | | - | |
| § 5 | 6 | PSE | split | | |
| 1/RCV | + | 533, 60, 28
  as an addition |
| 2/RCV | + | 284, 280, 57 |
| after § 5 | 7 | PSE | RCV | - | 229, 331, 57 |
| § 7 | 4 | ALDE | | + | |
| § 9 | 5 | ALDE | EV | + | 514, 89, 4 |
| rec B | 1 | ALDE | | + | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Amendment No

Author

RCV etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

after § 2

8

GUE/NGL

-

9

GUE/NGL

-

§ 4

2

ALDE

EV

+

323, 266, 24

after § 4

3

ALDE

-

§ 5

6

PSE

split

1/RCV

+

533, 60, 28

as an addition

2/RCV

+

284, 280, 57

after § 5

7

PSE

RCV

-

229, 331, 57

§ 7

4

ALDE

+

§ 9

5

ALDE

EV

+

514, 89, 4

rec B

1

ALDE

+

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

Amendments 10 and 11 had been cancelled.

Requests for roll-call votes

PSE: ams 6 and 7

Verts/ALE: am 7

Request for split votes

PPE-DE

am 6

1st part: up to ‘should be enhanced;’

2nd part: remainder

Miscellaneous

The rapporteur proposed that the first part of amendment 6 be taken as an addition to the original § 5.

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ANNEX II

RESULT OF ROLL-CALL VOTES

Resolution

For: 545

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Chiesa, Cocilovo, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Gentvilas, Geremek, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Klinz, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Savi, Schuth, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Borghezio, Chruszcz, Giertych, Goudin, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Lundgren, Pęk, Rogalski, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Tomczak, Wierzejski, Wohlin

NI: Baco, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, De Michelis, Kozlík, Martin Hans-Peter, Masiel, Resetarits, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Gyürk, Handzlik, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Őry, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moraes, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Trautmann, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Camre, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 11

IND/DEM: Batten, Booth, Clark, Farage, Nattrass, Titford, Whittaker, Wise

NI: Kilroy-Silk, Mote

Verts/ALE: Schlyter

Abstention: 19

GUE/NGL: Manolakou, Pafilis, Toussas

IND/DEM: Louis, de Villiers, Železný

NI: Allister, Claeys, Dillen, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PSE: Cercas

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Paragraph 8

For: 561

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Chatzimarkakis, Chiesa, Cocilovo, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, Flasarová, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Liotard, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Stroz, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Borghezio, Karatzaferis, Speroni

NI: Belohorská, Bobošíková, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, De Michelis, Martin Hans-Peter, Masiel, Resetarits, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hortefeux, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moraes, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Segelström, Sifunakis, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Bielan

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Ždanoka

Against: 53

GUE/NGL: de Brún, Figueiredo, Guerreiro, Krarup, McDonald, Manolakou, Pafilis, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Svensson, Toussas

IND/DEM: Batten, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Booth, Clark, Farage, Goudin, Louis, Lundgren, Nattrass, Sinnott, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise, Wohlin, Železný

NI: Allister, Claeys, Dillen, Gollnisch, Kilroy-Silk, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Mote, Romagnoli, Schenardi

UEN: Berlato, Camre, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Roszkowski, Szymański

Abstention: 24

IND/DEM: Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Salvini, Tomczak, Wierzejski

NI: Baco, Kozlík

PSE: Cercas, Schulz

UEN: Aylward, Crowley, Kristovskis, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Ryan, Vaidere, Zīle

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Resolution

For: 540

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Cocilovo, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Borghezio, Chruszcz, Giertych, Goudin, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Lundgren, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Tomczak, Wierzejski, Wohlin, Železný

NI: Belohorská, Bobošíková, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, De Michelis, Kozlík, Masiel, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hortefeux, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moraes, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Against: 70

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Batten, Bonde, Booth, Clark, Farage, Louis, Nattrass, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise

NI: Gollnisch, Kilroy-Silk, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Mote, Romagnoli, Schenardi

Verts/ALE: Flautre, Frassoni, Hammerstein Mintz, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Romeva i Rueda, Schlyter, Schroedter, Staes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Abstention: 30

ALDE: Chiesa

NI: Allister, Baco, Martin Hans-Peter, Resetarits

PSE: Cercas

UEN: Camre

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, van Buitenen, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer, Lambert, Onesta, Rühle, Smith, Turmes

Amendment 29

For: 103

ALDE: Chiesa

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Sinnott, Tomczak, Wierzejski

NI: Claeys, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Dillen, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PPE-DE: Graça Moura

PSE: Barón Crespo, Mikko, Scheele, Zingaretti

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 515

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Cocilovo, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Batten, Goudin, Lundgren, Wohlin

NI: Allister, Bobošíková, Kilroy-Silk, Mote

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Moraes, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Schulz, Segelström, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Camre, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Abstention: 22

IND/DEM: Booth, Borghezio, Clark, Karatzaferis, Louis, Nattrass, Salvini, Speroni, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise, Železný

NI: Baco, Belohorská, Czarnecki Ryszard, De Michelis, Kozlík, Martin Hans-Peter, Masiel, Rutowicz

Verts/ALE: Jonckheer

Modification 3

For: 483

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Chiesa, Cocilovo, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Kacin, Koch-Mehrin, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Sinnott, Tomczak, Wierzejski, Železný

NI: Baco, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, De Michelis, Masiel, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Buzek, Callanan, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Kasoulides, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Rudi Ubeda, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stevenson, Strejček, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moraes, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Berlato, Crowley, Krasts, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Poli Bortone, Ryan, Tatarella, Zīle

Against: 114

ALDE: Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Klinz, Krahmer, Ludford, Staniszewska

GUE/NGL: Figueiredo, Guerreiro, Manolakou, Pafilis, Rizzo, Toussas

IND/DEM: Batten, Booth, Borghezio, Clark, Goudin, Louis, Lundgren, Nattrass, Salvini, Speroni, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise, Wohlin

NI: Allister, Claeys, Dillen, Gollnisch, Kilroy-Silk, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Mote, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PPE-DE: Deva, Karas, Langen, Rack, Reul, Roithová, Rübig, Schierhuber, Schnellhardt, Seeber, Stenzel, Stubb

PSE: Arif, Carlotti, Castex, Désir, Douay, Ferreira Anne, Fruteau, Guy-Quint, Hamon, Hazan, Hutchinson, Laignel, Navarro, Poignant, Reynaud, Roure, Savary, Tarabella, Trautmann, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Abstention: 46

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Flasarová, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Bonde

NI: Kozlík

PPE-DE: Busuttil, Casa

UEN: Aylward, Bielan, Camre, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Kristovskis, Libicki, Pavilionis, Roszkowski, Szymański, Vaidere

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Modification 4

For: 484

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Cocilovo, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jensen, Kacin, Koch-Mehrin, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Watson

GUE/NGL: Kohlíček, Stroz

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Karatzaferis, Sinnott

NI: Baco, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, De Michelis, Masiel, Romagnoli, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Buzek, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Kasoulides, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Rossa, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Hänsch, Haug, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moraes, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Berlato, Bielan, Crowley, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Ryan, Tatarella, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Voggenhuber

Against: 117

ALDE: Jäätteenmäki, Klinz, Krahmer, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Figueiredo, Guerreiro, Manolakou, Pafilis, Toussas

IND/DEM: Batten, Booth, Borghezio, Chruszcz, Clark, Giertych, Goudin, Grabowski, Krupa, Louis, Lundgren, Nattrass, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Salvini, Speroni, Titford, Tomczak, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wierzejski, Wise, Wohlin

NI: Allister, Claeys, Dillen, Gollnisch, Kilroy-Silk, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Mote, Resetarits, Schenardi

PPE-DE: Atkins, Callanan, Evans Jonathan, Karas, Queiró, Rack, Rübig, Schierhuber, Seeber, Stenzel

PSE: Arif, Berès, Carlotti, Castex, De Keyser, Désir, Douay, Ferreira Anne, Fruteau, Guy-Quint, Hamon, Hazan, Hutchinson, Laignel, Navarro, Poignant, Roure, Savary, Tarabella, Trautmann, Van Lancker

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Ždanoka

Abstention: 41

ALDE: Chiesa

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Flasarová, Henin, Kaufmann, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Svensson, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Železný

NI: Kozlík

PPE-DE: Busuttil, Casa

UEN: Aylward, Camre, Fotyga, Janowski, Roszkowski, Szymański, Vaidere

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Amendment 3

For: 283

ALDE: Carlshamre

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Borghezio, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Tomczak, Wierzejski

NI: Claeys, De Michelis, Dillen, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moraes, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 332

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Chiesa, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Goudin, Lundgren, Wohlin

NI: Allister, Bobošíková, Kilroy-Silk, Masiel, Mote

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Buzek, Callanan, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: De Keyser

UEN: Angelilli, Berlato, Bielan, Camre, Janowski, Kamiński, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Szymański, Tatarella, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Lipietz

Abstention: 28

ALDE: Cocilovo, De Sarnez

IND/DEM: Batten, Booth, Clark, Karatzaferis, Louis, Nattrass, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise, Železný

NI: Baco, Belohorská, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Kozlík, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Busuttil, Casa

UEN: Aylward, Crowley, Fotyga, Krasts, Ryan, Vaidere

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Amendment 4

For: 277

ALDE: Chiesa, Cocilovo, Di Pietro

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Karatzaferis, Sinnott

NI: Claeys, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, De Michelis, Dillen, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Rutowicz, Schenardi

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moraes, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 327

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Batten, Booth, Clark, Goudin, Louis, Lundgren, Nattrass, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise, Wohlin

NI: Allister, Bobošíková, Kilroy-Silk, Masiel, Mote

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Buzek, Callanan, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: De Keyser

UEN: Angelilli, Camre, Ó Neachtain, Zīle

Abstention: 40

ALDE: De Sarnez

IND/DEM: Borghezio, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Salvini, Speroni, Tomczak, Wierzejski, Železný

NI: Baco, Belohorská, Kozlík, Martin Hans-Peter

PPE-DE: Busuttil, Casa

UEN: Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Vaidere

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Amendment 23

For: 272

ALDE: Chiesa, Di Pietro

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Bonde, Borghezio, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Louis, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Salvini, Speroni, Tomczak, de Villiers, Wierzejski, Železný

NI: Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, De Michelis, Resetarits

PPE-DE: Wijkman

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moraes, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 335

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Cocilovo, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Goudin, Lundgren, Sinnott, Wohlin

NI: Allister, Baco, Bobošíková, Kilroy-Silk, Masiel, Mote

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Buzek, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

UEN: Angelilli, Bielan, Camre, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Szymański, Tatarella, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Graefe zu Baringdorf

Abstention: 33

GUE/NGL: Manolakou, Pafilis, Toussas

IND/DEM: Batten, Booth, Clark, Nattrass, Titford, Whittaker, Wise

NI: Belohorská, Claeys, Czarnecki Ryszard, Dillen, Gollnisch, Kozlík, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martin Hans-Peter, Martinez, Mölzer, Romagnoli, Rutowicz, Schenardi

PPE-DE: Busuttil, Casa

UEN: Aylward, Crowley, Krasts, Ryan, Vaidere

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Amendment 24

For: 268

ALDE: Chiesa

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Bonde, Louis, de Villiers

NI: Claeys, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, De Michelis, Dillen, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moraes, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 348

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Batten, Belder, Blokland, Booth, Clark, Goudin, Lundgren, Nattrass, Sinnott, Titford, Whittaker, Wise, Wohlin

NI: Allister, Bobošíková, Kilroy-Silk, Masiel, Mote

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Buzek, Callanan, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: Weber Henri

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Camre, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Abstention: 24

ALDE: Cocilovo

IND/DEM: Borghezio, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Salvini, Speroni, Tomczak, Wierzejski, Železný

NI: Baco, Belohorská, Czarnecki Ryszard, Kozlík, Martin Hans-Peter, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Busuttil, Casa

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Amendment 25

For: 288

ALDE: Bourlanges, De Sarnez, Lehideux, Morillon

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Borghezio, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Louis, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Salvini, Sinnott, Tomczak, de Villiers, Wierzejski

NI: Claeys, De Michelis, Dillen, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martin Hans-Peter, Martinez, Mölzer, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Fotyga

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 334

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Batten, Booth, Clark, Goudin, Lundgren, Nattrass, Titford, Whittaker, Wise, Wohlin

NI: Allister, Bobošíková, Kilroy-Silk, Mote

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Buzek, Callanan, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Camre, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Zīle

Abstention: 17

ALDE: Chiesa, Cocilovo

IND/DEM: Karatzaferis, Speroni, Železný

NI: Baco, Belohorská, Czarnecki Ryszard, Kozlík, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Busuttil, Casa

UEN: Crowley, Janowski, Pavilionis, Vaidere

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Amendment 27

For: 115

ALDE: Bourlanges, Cocilovo, De Sarnez, Neyts-Uyttebroeck

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Sinnott, Tomczak, Wierzejski

NI: Belohorská, Claeys, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Dillen, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PSE: Lévai, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Scheele

UEN: Aylward, Camre, Janowski, Kamiński, Kristovskis, Pavilionis, Ryan

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 499

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Batten, Booth, Borghezio, Clark, Goudin, Karatzaferis, Louis, Lundgren, Nattrass, Salvini, Speroni, Titford, de Villiers, Wise, Wohlin, Železný

NI: Allister, Bobošíková, Kilroy-Silk, Masiel, Mote

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Liberadzki, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Schulz, Segelström, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Libicki, Muscardini

Abstention: 24

ALDE: Chiesa, Di Pietro

NI: Baco, Czarnecki Ryszard, De Michelis, Kozlík, Martin Hans-Peter, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Casa

UEN: Angelilli, Berlato, Bielan, Crowley, Fotyga, Krasts, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Szymański, Vaidere, Zīle

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen, Jonckheer

Resolution

For: 478

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Chiesa, Cocilovo, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Chruszcz, Giertych, Goudin, Grabowski, Krupa, Lundgren, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Sinnott, Tomczak, Wierzejski, Wohlin

NI: Baco, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, De Michelis, Kozlík, Masiel, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Attard-Montalto, Barón Crespo, Beňová, Bersani, Bösch, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Christensen, Corbett, Correia, Costa António, De Rossa, Díez González, Dobolyi, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, García Pérez, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Hänsch, Haug, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Locatelli, McCarthy, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Morgan, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, Schulz, Segelström, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Tabajdi, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vincenzi, Walter, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Against: 155

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Batten, Bonde, Booth, Borghezio, Clark, Karatzaferis, Louis, Nattrass, Salvini, Speroni, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise

NI: Claeys, Dillen, Gollnisch, Kilroy-Silk, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martin Hans-Peter, Martinez, Mölzer, Mote, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PPE-DE: Wortmann-Kool

PSE: Arif, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Beglitis, Berès, Berger, Berlinguer, Bono, Busquin, Carlotti, Carnero González, Castex, Corbey, Cottigny, De Keyser, Désir, De Vits, Douay, El Khadraoui, Fava, Ferreira Anne, Fruteau, Gebhardt, Guy-Quint, Hamon, Hazan, Hutchinson, Laignel, Lienemann, Madeira, Moscovici, Patrie, Peillon, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Roure, Sacconi, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Szejna, Tarabella, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Weber Henri

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Abstention: 10

IND/DEM: Železný

NI: Allister

PPE-DE: Caspary

PSE: van den Berg, Leichtfried, Martínez Martínez, Moreno Sánchez, Xenogiannakopoulou

UEN: Camre

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Amendment 20

For: 236

ALDE: Di Pietro

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Bonde

NI: Baco, Belohorská, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, De Michelis, Martin Hans-Peter, Resetarits, Romagnoli

PPE-DE: Wijkman

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Corbett, Correia, Costa António, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Dobolyi, Douay, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Locatelli, McCarthy, Maňka, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Titley, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 357

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Cocilovo, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Batten, Belder, Blokland, Booth, Borghezio, Chruszcz, Clark, Giertych, Goudin, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Lundgren, Nattrass, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Titford, Tomczak, Whittaker, Wierzejski, Wise, Wohlin, Železný

NI: Bobošíková, Claeys, Kilroy-Silk, Mote

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Camre, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Abstention: 16

ALDE: Chiesa

GUE/NGL: Manolakou, Pafilis, Toussas

NI: Czarnecki Ryszard, Dillen, Gollnisch, Kozlík, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Masiel, Rutowicz, Schenardi

PSE: Rosati

Amendment 21

For: 119

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Batten, Booth, Clark, Nattrass, Titford, Whittaker, Wise

NI: Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PPE-DE: Wijkman

PSE: Arif, Berès, Bono, Carlotti, Castex, Cottigny, Désir, Douay, Ferreira Anne, Guy-Quint, Hamon, Hazan, Laignel, Moscovici, Navarro, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Reynaud, Rocard, Roure, Savary, Scheele, Thomsen, Trautmann, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Wiersma

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 506

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Borghezio, Chruszcz, Giertych, Goudin, Grabowski, Krupa, Louis, Lundgren, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Tomczak, de Villiers, Wierzejski, Wohlin, Železný

NI: Allister, Bobošíková, Czarnecki Ryszard, De Michelis, Kilroy-Silk, Masiel, Mote, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weisgerber, Wieland, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bozkurt, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, De Keyser, De Rossa, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Hänsch, Haug, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Riera Madurell, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Titley, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vincenzi, Walter, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Abstention: 12

ALDE: Chiesa

IND/DEM: Bonde, Karatzaferis

NI: Baco, Belohorská, Claeys, Dillen, Kozlík, Martin Hans-Peter, Mölzer

UEN: Camre

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Amendment 3

For: 102

ALDE: Chiesa

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Bonde, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Krupa, Louis, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Tomczak, de Villiers, Wierzejski

NI: Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martin Hans-Peter, Martinez, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PPE-DE: Gräßle

PSE: Paleckis

UEN: Camre, Libicki

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 503

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Cocilovo, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Batten, Belder, Blokland, Booth, Borghezio, Clark, Goudin, Karatzaferis, Lundgren, Nattrass, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Titford, Whittaker, Wise, Wohlin, Železný

NI: Allister, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Czarnecki Ryszard, De Michelis, Kilroy-Silk, Masiel, Mote, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bozkurt, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, De Keyser, De Rossa, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Hänsch, Haug, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Riera Madurell, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Titley, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Vincenzi, Walter, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Vaidere, Zīle

Abstention: 34

NI: Baco, Claeys, Kozlík, Mölzer

PSE: Arif, Berès, Bono, Carlotti, Castex, Cottigny, Désir, Douay, Ferreira Anne, Fruteau, Guy-Quint, Hamon, Hazan, Hegyi, Laignel, Moscovici, Navarro, Poignant, Reynaud, Rocard, Roure, Savary, Scheele, Thomsen, Trautmann, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Weber Henri

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Amendment 22

For: 241

GUE/NGL: Morgantini

IND/DEM: Bonde, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Tomczak, Wierzejski

NI: De Michelis, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martin Hans-Peter, Martinez, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PPE-DE: Lamassoure

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 353

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Cocilovo, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Manolakou, Pafilis, Toussas

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Borghezio, Goudin, Karatzaferis, Louis, Lundgren, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, de Villiers, Wohlin, Železný

NI: Allister, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Dillen, Kilroy-Silk, Masiel, Mote

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Camre, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Abstention: 49

ALDE: Chiesa

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Batten, Booth, Clark, Nattrass, Titford, Whittaker, Wise

NI: Baco, Claeys, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Kozlík, Mölzer, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Elles, Martens

PSE: Mann Erika

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Amendment 9

For: 232

ALDE: Chiesa, Polfer

IND/DEM: Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Tomczak, Wierzejski

NI: De Michelis, Martin Hans-Peter, Resetarits

PPE-DE: Lamassoure

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 356

ALDE: Alvaro, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Manolakou, Pafilis, Toussas

IND/DEM: Batten, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Booth, Borghezio, Clark, Goudin, Karatzaferis, Louis, Lundgren, Nattrass, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise, Wohlin, Železný

NI: Allister, Bobošíková, Kilroy-Silk, Masiel, Mote, Romagnoli

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Langen, Langendries, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Camre, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Abstention: 52

ALDE: Cocilovo

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

NI: Baco, Belohorská, Claeys, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Dillen, Gollnisch, Kozlík, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Rutowicz, Schenardi

PPE-DE: Wijkman

PSE: Rosati, Skinner

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Amendment 10

For: 349

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Chiesa, Cocilovo, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Flasarová, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Bonde, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Tomczak, Wierzejski

NI: Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, De Michelis, Dillen, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martin Hans-Peter, Martinez, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Rutowicz, Schenardi

PPE-DE: Gräßle, Grosch, Martens, Wieland

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Janowski

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 260

ALDE: Lambsdorff

GUE/NGL: Toussas

IND/DEM: Batten, Belder, Blokland, Booth, Borghezio, Clark, Goudin, Karatzaferis, Lundgren, Nattrass, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Titford, Whittaker, Wise, Wohlin, Železný

NI: Allister, Bobošíková, Kilroy-Silk, Masiel, Mote

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

UEN: Camre, Kristovskis, Szymański, Zīle

Abstention: 31

GUE/NGL: Figueiredo, Guerreiro, Manolakou, Pafilis

IND/DEM: Louis, de Villiers

NI: Baco, Belohorská, Claeys, Kozlík, Mölzer

PSE: Rosati

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Crowley, Kamiński, Krasts, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Tatarella, Vaidere

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen, Hudghton

Amendment 29

For: 285

ALDE: Chiesa, Polfer

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Borghezio, Chruszcz, Giertych, Goudin, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Lundgren, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Tomczak, Wierzejski, Wohlin, Železný

NI: Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, De Michelis, Masiel, Resetarits

PPE-DE: Ayuso González, Thyssen, Ventre, Wijkman

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 329

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Allister, Bobošíková, Claeys, Kilroy-Silk, Mote, Romagnoli

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Camre, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Abstention: 23

ALDE: Cocilovo

IND/DEM: Batten, Booth, Clark, Louis, Nattrass, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise

NI: Baco, Belohorská, Dillen, Gollnisch, Kozlík, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Schenardi

PSE: Rosati

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Paragraph 12

For: 529

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Chiesa, Cocilovo, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Borghezio, Goudin, Karatzaferis, Lundgren, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Wohlin, Železný

NI: Bobošíková, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, De Michelis, Martinez, Masiel, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, De Poli, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Breyer, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Isler Béguin, Jonckheer

Against: 49

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Batten, Booth, Clark, Nattrass, Titford, Whittaker, Wise

NI: Allister, Kilroy-Silk, Mote

PPE-DE: Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hennicot-Schoepges, Pleštinská, Ulmer, Ventre

Abstention: 58

IND/DEM: Bonde, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Krupa, Louis, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Tomczak, de Villiers, Wierzejski

NI: Baco, Belohorská, Claeys, Dillen, Gollnisch, Kozlík, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martin Hans-Peter, Mölzer, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Schenardi

UEN: Camre

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, van Buitenen, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Evans Jillian, Frassoni, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Joan i Marí, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber

Amendment 6

For: 251

ALDE: Chiesa, Polfer

IND/DEM: Bonde, Chruszcz, Giertych, Goudin, Grabowski, Krupa, Lundgren, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Tomczak, Wierzejski, Wohlin

NI: Belohorská, De Michelis, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PPE-DE: García-Margallo y Marfil, Lamassoure, Wuermeling

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Berlato, Musumeci, Poli Bortone, Ryan, Tatarella, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 327

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Manolakou, Pafilis, Toussas

IND/DEM: Batten, Belder, Blokland, Booth, Borghezio, Clark, Louis, Nattrass, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise, Železný

NI: Bobošíková, Kilroy-Silk, Masiel, Mote

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, De Poli, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

UEN: Kamiński, Libicki, Muscardini

Abstention: 55

ALDE: Cocilovo

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Liotard, McDonald, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

NI: Allister, Baco, Claeys, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Kozlík, Martin Hans-Peter, Mölzer, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Wijkman

UEN: Aylward, Bielan, Camre, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Krasts, Kristovskis, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Szymański, Vaidere

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Amendment 7

For: 238

ALDE: Chiesa, Griesbeck

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Borghezio, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Tomczak, Wierzejski, Železný

NI: Claeys, De Michelis, Dillen, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PPE-DE: Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Wijkman

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Berlato, Muscardini, Musumeci, Poli Bortone, Tatarella

Verts/ALE: Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Lagendijk, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Özdemir, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schroedter, Smith, Turmes, Ždanoka

Against: 361

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Cocilovo, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Goudin, Lundgren, Wise, Wohlin

NI: Bobošíková, Czarnecki Ryszard, Kilroy-Silk, Masiel, Mote, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, De Poli, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

UEN: Aylward, Camre, Crowley, Kristovskis, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Ryan, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Beer, Cohn-Bendit, Lambert, Onesta, Voggenhuber

Abstention: 37

IND/DEM: Batten, Booth, Clark, Louis, Nattrass, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker

NI: Allister, Baco, Belohorská, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Kozlík, Martin Hans-Peter, Mölzer

PSE: Rosati

UEN: Bielan, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Libicki, Roszkowski, Szymański, Vaidere

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, van Buitenen, Evans Jillian, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hudghton, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lucas, Schlyter, Staes, Trüpel

Amendment 19

For: 321

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Chiesa, Cocilovo, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Borghezio, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Tomczak, Wierzejski

NI: Baco, Belohorská, De Michelis, Dillen, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martin Hans-Peter, Martinez, Resetarits, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PPE-DE: Ventre

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 261

IND/DEM: Goudin, Lundgren, Wohlin

NI: Bobošíková, Kilroy-Silk, Masiel, Mote

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, De Poli, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Crowley, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Abstention: 56

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Batten, Bonde, Booth, Clark, Louis, Nattrass, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise, Železný

NI: Allister, Claeys, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Kozlík, Mölzer, Rutowicz

PSE: Rosati

UEN: Camre

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen, Hudghton

Resolution

For: 331

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chatzimarkakis, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, Dičkutė, Di Pietro, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Borghezio, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Tomczak, Železný

NI: Allister, Baco, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Czarnecki Ryszard, Kilroy-Silk, Kozlík, Mölzer, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Böge, Bonsignore, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, De Poli, Descamps, Deß, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Elles, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Harbour, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

UEN: Aylward, Berlato, Camre, Crowley, Krasts, Kristovskis, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Ryan, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Against: 273

ALDE: Chiesa

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, de Brún, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Batten, Bonde, Booth, Clark, Goudin, Louis, Lundgren, Nattrass, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise, Wohlin

NI: Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, De Michelis, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Rachinel, Martin Hans-Peter, Martinez, Masiel, Resetarits

PPE-DE: Gauzès, Hennicot-Schoepges, Lamassoure, Saïfi, Sudre

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Lienemann, Locatelli, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Pahor, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Wiersma, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Bielan, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Szymański

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Abstention: 34

ALDE: Cocilovo, De Sarnez, Kułakowski, Toia

IND/DEM: Wierzejski

NI: Claeys, Dillen, Le Pen Marine, Mote, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PPE-DE: Callanan, Deva, Hannan, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Villiers

PSE: Evans Robert, Ford, Gill, Honeyball, Howitt, McCarthy, Martin David, Rosati, Skinner, Titley, Whitehead, Wynn

UEN: Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Libicki

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Amendment 6, 1st part

For: 533

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Chatzimarkakis, Chiesa, Cocilovo, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Borghezio, Sinnott, Speroni, Železný

NI: Belohorská, Czarnecki Ryszard, Masiel, Resetarits, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Bonsignore, Bowis, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, De Poli, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jałowiecki, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moraes, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Segelström, Sifunakis, Skinner, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Camre, Crowley, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lichtenberger, Özdemir, Romeva i Rueda, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 60

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Batten, Booth, Clark, Farage, Goudin, Louis, Lundgren, Nattrass, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise, Wohlin

NI: Claeys, Gollnisch, Kilroy-Silk, Le Pen Marine, Mölzer, Mote, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PPE-DE: Florenz

PSE: Howitt

UEN: Bielan, Fotyga, Janowski, Szymański

Abstention: 28

IND/DEM: Bonde, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Salvini, Tomczak, Wierzejski

NI: Allister, Baco, Bobošíková, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Kozlík, Martin Hans-Peter, Martinez

PSE: Schulz

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen, Evans Jillian, Hudghton, Lambert, Lucas, Onesta, Rühle, Schlyter

Amendment 6, 2nd part

For: 284

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Chiesa, Cocilovo, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Belohorská, Masiel, Resetarits

PPE-DE: Grosch, Ventre, Wijkman

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moraes, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lichtenberger, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 280

GUE/NGL: Figueiredo, Guerreiro, Henin

IND/DEM: Batten, Belder, Blokland, Booth, Borghezio, Clark, Farage, Goudin, Louis, Lundgren, Nattrass, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise, Wohlin, Železný

NI: Claeys, Gollnisch, Kilroy-Silk, Le Pen Marine, Martinez, Mölzer, Mote, Romagnoli, Schenardi

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Belet, Berend, Bonsignore, Bowis, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, De Poli, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote Quecedo, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Hybášková, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jałowiecki, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Pálfi, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Camre, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Abstention: 57

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Brie, Catania, Flasarová, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Bonde, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Tomczak, Wierzejski

NI: Allister, Baco, Bobošíková, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Kozlík, Martin Hans-Peter, Rutowicz

Verts/ALE: Auken, Beer, van Buitenen, Evans Jillian, Hudghton, Lambert, Lucas, Schlyter

Amendment 7

For: 229

ALDE: Cocilovo, Ludford

NI: Belohorská, Resetarits

PPE-DE: Barsi Pataky, Bauer, Becsey, Duchoň, Gál, Gyürk, Hybášková, Olajos, Őry, Pálfi, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Wijkman

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badía i Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Bersani, Bösch, Bono, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbey, Correia, Costa António, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Evans Robert, Falbr, Fava, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Gruber, Gurmai, Guy-Quint, Hamon, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Ilves, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kristensen, Kuc, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Lehtinen, Leichtfried, Leinen, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Masip Hidalgo, Mastenbroek, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moraes, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Paleckis, Panzeri, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Santoro, dos Santos, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Valenciano Martínez-Orozco, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Walter, Weber Henri, Weiler, Westlund, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Xenogiannakopoulou, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cramer, Evans Jillian, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Smith, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 331

ALDE: Alvaro, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bonino, Bourlanges, Budreikaitė, Busk, Carlshamre, Cavada, Davies, Degutis, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Duquesne, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Kacin, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Lynne, Maaten, Malmström, Manders, Matsakis, Mohácsi, Morillon, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Polfer, Prodi, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Schuth, Starkevičiūtė, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

IND/DEM: Batten, Belder, Blokland, Booth, Borghezio, Clark, Farage, Goudin, Karatzaferis, Louis, Lundgren, Nattrass, Salvini, Sinnott, Speroni, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise, Wohlin, Železný

NI: Allister, Bobošíková, Kilroy-Silk, Masiel, Mote

PPE-DE: Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Ayuso González, Bachelot-Narquin, Beazley, Belet, Berend, Bowis, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Caspary, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Dehaene, Demetriou, De Poli, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dionisi, Dombrovskis, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gaľa, García-Margallo y Marfil, Garriga Polledo, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Heaton-Harris, Helmer, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Herrero-Tejedor, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jałowiecki, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Kuźmiuk, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, López-Istúriz White, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Nassauer, Niebler, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Oomen-Ruijten, Ouzký, Pack, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pinheiro, Piskorski, Pleštinská, Podkański, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schmitt Ingo, Schmitt Pál, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Šťastný, Stenzel, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sturdy, Sudre, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vatanen, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, von Wogau, Wojciechowski, Wortmann-Kool, Wuermeling, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zatloukal, Zieleniec, Zvěřina, Zwiefka

PSE: Hänsch

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Camre, Crowley, Fotyga, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Libicki, Muscardini, Musumeci, Ó Neachtain, Pavilionis, Poli Bortone, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Tatarella, Vaidere, Zīle

Abstention: 57

ALDE: Chiesa

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Bertinotti, Catania, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Liotard, McDonald, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Pafilis, Papadimoulis, Pflüger, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Sjöstedt, Stroz, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Bonde, Chruszcz, Giertych, Grabowski, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Tomczak, Wierzejski

NI: Baco, Claeys, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Gollnisch, Kozlík, Le Pen Marine, Martin Hans-Peter, Martinez, Mölzer, Romagnoli, Rutowicz, Schenardi

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

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TEXTS ADOPTED

P6_TA(2005)0019

Vehicle hand controls, tell-tale and indicators (approval) ***

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the location and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators (COM(2004)0449 — 15633/2004 — C6-0032/2005 — 2004/0134(AVC))

(Assent procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2004)0449 — 15633/2004) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2004)0449 — 15633/2004) (1),

| — | having regard to the request for assent submitted by the Council pursuant to Article 4(2), second indent of Council Decision 97/836/EC of 27 November 1997 (2) (C6-0032/2005), |
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—

having regard to the request for assent submitted by the Council pursuant to Article 4(2), second indent of Council Decision 97/836/EC of 27 November 1997 (2) (C6-0032/2005),

| — | having regard to Rules 75(1) and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rules 75(1) and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on International Trade (A6-0030/2005), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on International Trade (A6-0030/2005),

| 1. | Gives its assent to the proposal for a Council decision; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Gives its assent to the proposal for a Council decision;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
| --- | --- |

2.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

(2)  OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78.

P6_TA(2005)0020

Vehicle heating system (type-approval) ***

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision on the position of the European Community in relation to the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe with regard to the type-approval of a heating system and of a vehicle with regard to its heating system (COM(2004)0450 — 15634/2004 — C6-0033/2005 — 2004/0135(AVC))

(Assent procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2004)0450 — 15634/2004) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2004)0450 — 15634/2004) (1),

| — | having regard to the request for assent submitted by the Council pursuant to Article 4(2), second indent of Council Decision 97/836/EC of 27 November 1997 (2) (C6-0033/2005), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the request for assent submitted by the Council pursuant to Article 4(2), second indent of Council Decision 97/836/EC of 27 November 1997 (2) (C6-0033/2005),

| — | having regard to Rules 75(1) and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rules 75(1) and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on International Trade (A6-0028/2005), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on International Trade (A6-0028/2005),

| 1. | Gives its assent to the proposal for a Council decision; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Gives its assent to the proposal for a Council decision;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
| --- | --- |

2.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

(2)  OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78.

P6_TA(2005)0021

EC-Romania Europe Agreement ***

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council and Commission Decision on the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union (13165/2004 — C6-0206/2004 — 2004/0814(AVC))

(Assent procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the proposal for a Council and Commission decision (13165/2004) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the proposal for a Council and Commission decision (13165/2004) (1),

| — | having regard to the request for assent submitted by the Council pursuant to Article 300(3), second subparagraph, in conjunction with Articles 300(2), first subparagraph, second sentence, and 310 of the EC Treaty (C6-0206/2004), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the request for assent submitted by the Council pursuant to Article 300(3), second subparagraph, in conjunction with Articles 300(2), first subparagraph, second sentence, and 310 of the EC Treaty (C6-0206/2004),

| — | having regard to Rules 75, 83(7) and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rules 75, 83(7) and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (A6-0009/2005), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (A6-0009/2005),

| 1. | Gives its assent to the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement with Romania; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Gives its assent to the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement with Romania;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and Romania. |
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2.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and Romania.

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

P6_TA(2005)0022

EC-Bulgaria Europe Agreement ***

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council and Commission Decision on the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia, and the Slovak Republic to the European Union (13163/2004 — C6-0207/2004 — 2004/0815(AVC))

(Assent procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the proposal for a Council and Commission Decision (13163/2004) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the proposal for a Council and Commission Decision (13163/2004) (1),

| — | having regard to the request for assent submitted by the Council pursuant to Article 300(3), second subparagraph, in conjunction with Articles 300(2), first subparagraph, second sentence and 310 of the EC Treaty (C6-0207/2004), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the request for assent submitted by the Council pursuant to Article 300(3), second subparagraph, in conjunction with Articles 300(2), first subparagraph, second sentence and 310 of the EC Treaty (C6-0207/2004),

| — | having regard to Rules 75, 83(7) and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rules 75, 83(7) and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (A6-0010/2005), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (A6-0010/2005),

| 1. | Gives its assent to the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement with the Republic of Bulgaria; |
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1.

Gives its assent to the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement with the Republic of Bulgaria;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the Republic of Bulgaria. |
| --- | --- |

2.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the Republic of Bulgaria.

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

P6_TA(2005)0023

EC-Swiss Confederation Agreement on MEDIA Plus and MEDIA Training programmes *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the Community and the Swiss Confederation in the audiovisual field, establishing the terms and conditions for the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the MEDIA Plus and MEDIA Training Community programmes, and a final Act (COM(2004)0649 — C6-0174/2004 — 2004/0230(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2004)0649) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2004)0649) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 150(4) and Article 157(3), in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2), of the EC Treaty, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 150(4) and Article 157(3), in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2), of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Article 300(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0174/2004), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 300(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0174/2004),

| — | having regard to Rules 51, 83(7) and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rules 51, 83(7) and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Culture and Education (A6-0018/2005), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Culture and Education (A6-0018/2005),

| 1. | Approves conclusion of the agreement; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Approves conclusion of the agreement;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the Swiss Confederation. |
| --- | --- |

2.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the Swiss Confederation.

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P6_TA(2005)0024

Request for defence of parliamentary immunity of Mr Koldo Gorostiaga

European Parliament decision on the request for defence of the immunity and privileges of Koldo Gorostiaga (2004/2102(IMM))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the request by Koldo Gorostiaga for defence of his immunity in connection with legal proceedings pending before a French court, of 7 July 2004, announced in plenary sitting on 22 July 2004, |
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—

having regard to the request by Koldo Gorostiaga for defence of his immunity in connection with legal proceedings pending before a French court, of 7 July 2004, announced in plenary sitting on 22 July 2004,

| — | having regard to Articles 8, 9 and 10 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities, of 8 April 1965, and Article 6(2) of the Act concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, of 20 September 1976, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Articles 8, 9 and 10 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities, of 8 April 1965, and Article 6(2) of the Act concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, of 20 September 1976,

| — | having regard to the judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 (1),

| — | having regard to Rules 6(3) and 7 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rules 6(3) and 7 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs (A6-0006/2005), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs (A6-0006/2005),

| A. | whereas Koldo Gorostiaga was elected to the European Parliament in the fifth direct elections held on 13 June 1999, and whereas his credentials were verified on 15 December 1999 (2), and his term of office expired on 19 July 2004, |
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A.

whereas Koldo Gorostiaga was elected to the European Parliament in the fifth direct elections held on 13 June 1999, and whereas his credentials were verified on 15 December 1999 (2), and his term of office expired on 19 July 2004,

| B. | whereas Koldo Gorostiaga complains that a certain amount of his money was seized by the Court of First Instance of Paris and whereas he claims that these monies were allowances paid to him by Parliament, |
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B.

whereas Koldo Gorostiaga complains that a certain amount of his money was seized by the Court of First Instance of Paris and whereas he claims that these monies were allowances paid to him by Parliament,

| C. | whereas Koldo Gorostiaga asserts that the seizure of his alleged property constituted a violation of the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities, |
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C.

whereas Koldo Gorostiaga asserts that the seizure of his alleged property constituted a violation of the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities,

| D. | whereas Koldo Gorostiaga complains that he would have been declared ‘under examination’ by the second investigating Chamber of the Court of Appeals of Paris, in its judgment of 11 June 2004, and that this was a violation of the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities, |
| --- | --- |

D.

whereas Koldo Gorostiaga complains that he would have been declared ‘under examination’ by the second investigating Chamber of the Court of Appeals of Paris, in its judgment of 11 June 2004, and that this was a violation of the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities,

| E. | whereas, on basis of the evidence that he has provided, Koldo Gorostiaga is not protected by Parliamentary immunity in respect of any of the claims which have been drawn to the attention of the President of the European Parliament, |
| --- | --- |

E.

whereas, on basis of the evidence that he has provided, Koldo Gorostiaga is not protected by Parliamentary immunity in respect of any of the claims which have been drawn to the attention of the President of the European Parliament,

| 1. | Decides not to defend the immunity and privileges of Koldo Gorostiaga. |
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1.

Decides not to defend the immunity and privileges of Koldo Gorostiaga.

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(1)  See Case 101/63 Wagner v. Fohrmann and Krier [1964] ECR 195 and Case 149/85 Wybot v. Faure and others [1986] ECR 2391.

(2)  European Parliament decision on the verification of credentials of Members following the fifth direct elections to the European Parliament on 10 to 13 June 1999 (OJ C 296, 18.10.2000, p. 93).

P6_TA(2005)0025

Short-term statistics ***I

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics (COM(2003)0823 — C6-0028/2004 — 2003/0325(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003)0823) (1), |
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—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2003)0823) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) and Article 285(1) of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C6-0028/2004), |
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—

having regard to Article 251(2) and Article 285(1) of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C6-0028/2004),

| — | having regard to Rule 51 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rule 51 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (A6-0023/2005), |
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—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (A6-0023/2005),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it intends to amend the proposal substantially or replace it with another text; |
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2.

Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it intends to amend the proposal substantially or replace it with another text;

| 3. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
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3.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

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P6_TC1-COD(2003)0325

Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 22 February 2005 with a view to the adoption of Regulation (EC) No .../2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 285(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Central Bank
   (1),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 of 19 May 1998 concerning short-term statistics (3) established a common basic framework for the collection, compilation, transmission and evaluation of Community business statistics for the purpose of the analysis of the economic cycle. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 of 19 May 1998 concerning short-term statistics (3) established a common basic framework for the collection, compilation, transmission and evaluation of Community business statistics for the purpose of the analysis of the economic cycle.

| (2) | The implementation of the Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 effected by Commission Regulations (EC) No 586/2001 (4), (EC) No 588/2001 (5), and (EC) No 606/2001 (6), concerning respectively the definition of Main Industrial Groupings (MIGs), the definition of variables and the granting of derogations to Member States, has created a body of practical experience that allows the identification of measures for further improvements in the short-term statistics. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The implementation of the Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 effected by Commission Regulations (EC) No 586/2001 (4), (EC) No 588/2001 (5), and (EC) No 606/2001 (6), concerning respectively the definition of Main Industrial Groupings (MIGs), the definition of variables and the granting of derogations to Member States, has created a body of practical experience that allows the identification of measures for further improvements in the short-term statistics.

| (3) | The Ecofin Council in its Action Plan on EMU Statistical Requirements and in subsequent progress reports on the implementation of that Action Plan identified additional fundamental aspects for improving the statistics covered by Regulation (EC) No 1165/98. |
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(3)

The Ecofin Council in its Action Plan on EMU Statistical Requirements and in subsequent progress reports on the implementation of that Action Plan identified additional fundamental aspects for improving the statistics covered by Regulation (EC) No 1165/98.

| (4) | For its monetary policy, the European Central Bank needs short-term statistics to be developed further, as stated in its document. ECB Statistical Requirements, in the field of General Economic Statistics, and in particular, the Bank needs timely, reliable and meaningful aggregates for the eurozone. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

For its monetary policy, the European Central Bank needs short-term statistics to be developed further, as stated in its document. ECB Statistical Requirements, in the field of General Economic Statistics, and in particular, the Bank needs timely, reliable and meaningful aggregates for the eurozone.

| (5) | The Statistical Programme Committee, established by Council Decision 89/382/EEC (7) has identified Principle European Economic Indicators (PEEI) that go beyond the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1165/98. |
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(5)

The Statistical Programme Committee, established by Council Decision 89/382/EEC (7) has identified Principle European Economic Indicators (PEEI) that go beyond the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1165/98.

| (6) | It is therefore necessary to amend Regulation (EC) 1165/98 in areas of particular importance to monetary policy and to the study of the business cycle. |
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(6)

It is therefore necessary to amend Regulation (EC) 1165/98 in areas of particular importance to monetary policy and to the study of the business cycle.

| (7) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Statistical Programme Committee. |
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(7)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Statistical Programme Committee.

| (8) | The implementation of the Lisbon strategy for growth and employment includes the reduction of unnecessary burdens on businesses and the dissemination of new technologies, |
| --- | --- |

(8)

The implementation of the Lisbon strategy for growth and employment includes the reduction of unnecessary burdens on businesses and the dissemination of new technologies,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 is amended as follows:

| (1) | In Article 4(2) the following text is added:






  ‘(d) | Participation in European sample schemes co-ordinated by Eurostat in order to produce European estimates. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(1)

In Article 4(2) the following text is added:

‘(d)

Participation in European sample schemes co-ordinated by Eurostat in order to produce European estimates.

The details of the schemes referred to in point (d) shall be as specified in the Annexes. Their approval and implementation shall be governed by the procedure laid down in Article 18.

European sample schemes shall be
  established when
  national sample schemes do not meet the European requirements.
  Furthermore, Member States may opt to take part in European sample schemes when such schemes create possibilities for substantial reductions in the cost of the statistical system or the burden on business which meeting the European requirements entails.
  Participation in a European sample scheme shall satisfy the conditions of a Member State for the supply of the variable concerned according to the objective of the European scheme. European schemes may target the conditions, the level of detail and the deadlines for data transmission.

Compulsory surveys shall be used to obtain information that is not already available (within the required timelines) in other sources, such as registers; surveys shall be performed using electronic questionnaires and web-questionnaires where applicable.
  ’

| (2) | Article 10(3) is replaced by the following:


  ‘
  3.
     
  The quality of the variables shall be tested regularly by comparing them with other statistical information, such comparison to be effected by each Member State and the Commission (Eurostat). In addition they shall be checked for internal consistency.
  ’ |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 10(3) is replaced by the following:

‘
  3.
     
  The quality of the variables shall be tested regularly by comparing them with other statistical information, such comparison to be effected by each Member State and the Commission (Eurostat). In addition they shall be checked for internal consistency.
  ’

| (3) | Article 10(4) is replaced by the following:


  ‘
  4.
     
  Quality evaluation shall be carried out comparing the benefits of the availability of the data with the costs of collection and the burden on businesses, especially on small enterprises. For the purpose of this evaluation, Member States shall transmit to the Commission, at its request, the necessary information according to a common European methodology developed by the Commission in close cooperation with the Member States.
  ’ |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Article 10(4) is replaced by the following:

‘
  4.
     
  Quality evaluation shall be carried out comparing the benefits of the availability of the data with the costs of collection and the burden on businesses, especially on small enterprises. For the purpose of this evaluation, Member States shall transmit to the Commission, at its request, the necessary information according to a common European methodology developed by the Commission in close cooperation with the Member States.
  ’

| (4) | Article 12(1) is replaced by the following:


  ‘
  1.
     
  The Commission, after consulting the Statistical Programme Committee, shall publish by ... (8), an advisory methodological manual which explains the rules set out in the Annexes and also contains guidance concerning short-term statistics.



  (8)  Six months after the date of entry into force of Regulation (EC) No .../2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics.’" |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Article 12(1) is replaced by the following:

‘
  1.
     
  The Commission, after consulting the Statistical Programme Committee, shall publish by ... (8), an advisory methodological manual which explains the rules set out in the Annexes and also contains guidance concerning short-term statistics.

(8)  Six months after the date of entry into force of Regulation (EC) No .../2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics.’"

| (5) | Article 14(2) is replaced by the following:


  ‘
  2.
     
  The Commission shall, within three years of the date of entry into force of this Regulation and again every three years thereafter, submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the statistics compiled pursuant to this Regulation and in particular on their relevance and quality and the revision of indicators. The report shall also specifically address the cost of the statistical system and the burden on business arising from this Regulation in relation to its benefits. It shall report on best practices for lessening the burden on business and shall indicate ways of reducing the burden and costs.
  ’ |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Article 14(2) is replaced by the following:

‘
  2.
     
  The Commission shall, within three years of the date of entry into force of this Regulation and again every three years thereafter, submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the statistics compiled pursuant to this Regulation and in particular on their relevance and quality and the revision of indicators. The report shall also specifically address the cost of the statistical system and the burden on business arising from this Regulation in relation to its benefits. It shall report on best practices for lessening the burden on business and shall indicate ways of reducing the burden and costs.
  ’

| (6) | The following point is added to Article 17:








  ‘
  (j) | the establishment of European sample schemes (Article 4).
  ’ |
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(6)

The following point is added to Article 17:

‘
  (j)

| (7) | Annexes A to D are amended as shown in the Annex to this Regulation. |
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(7)

Annexes A to D are amended as shown in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at ..., on ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C 158, 15.6.2004, p. 3
  .

1

158, 15.6.2004, p. 3

(2)  Position of the European Parliament of 22 February 2005.

2

Position of the European Parliament of 22 February 2005.

(3)  OJ L 162, 5.6.1998, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).

3

Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1)

(4)  OJ L 86, 27.3.2001, p. 11.

4

(5)  OJ L 86, 27.3.2001, p. 18.

5

(6)  OJ L 92, 2.4.2001, p. 1.

6

(7)  OJ L 181, 28.6.1989, p. 47.

7

ANNEX

PART (A)

Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 is amended as follows:

Scope

The text under heading (a) (‘Scope’) is replaced by the following:

‘This Annex applies to all activities listed in Sections C to E of NACE, or as the case may be, to all products listed in Sections C to E of the CPA.’

List of variables

The text under heading (c) (‘List of variables’) is amended as follows:

| (1) | The following variable is added to paragraph 1:






  Variable | Name |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 340 | Import prices |

(1)

The following variable is added to paragraph 1:

Variable

Name

340

Import prices

| (2) | Paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:






  ‘2. | The information on output prices for non-domestic markets (No 312) and import prices (No 340) may be compiled using unit values for products originating from foreign trade or other sources only if there is no significant deterioration in quality compared to specific price information. The Commission shall determine in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18, the conditions for assuring the necessary data quality.’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

(2)

Paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.

The information on output prices for non-domestic markets (No 312) and import prices (No 340) may be compiled using unit values for products originating from foreign trade or other sources only if there is no significant deterioration in quality compared to specific price information. The Commission shall determine in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18, the conditions for assuring the necessary data quality.’

| (3) | Paragraph 9 is replaced by the following text:






  ‘9. | The information on output prices and import prices (Nos 310, 311, 312 and 340) is not required for the following groups of NACE respectively CPA: 12.0, 22.1, 23.3, 29.6, 35.1, 35.3, 37.1, 37.2. The list of groups may be revised until ... (1), in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)

Paragraph 9 is replaced by the following text:

‘9.

The information on output prices and import prices (Nos 310, 311, 312 and 340) is not required for the following groups of NACE respectively CPA: 12.0, 22.1, 23.3, 29.6, 35.1, 35.3, 37.1, 37.2. The list of groups may be revised until ... (1), in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18.

1

(1)  Three years from the date of entry into force of Regulation (EC) No ... 2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics.’"

1

Three years from the date of entry into force of Regulation (EC) No ... 2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics.

| (4) | The following paragraph 10 is added:






  ‘10. | The variable on import prices is calculated on the basis of CPA products. The importing kind-ofactivity units may be classified outside the activities of Sections C to E of NACE.’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

(4)

The following paragraph 10 is added:

‘10.

The variable on import prices is calculated on the basis of CPA products. The importing kind-ofactivity units may be classified outside the activities of Sections C to E of NACE.’

Form

Under heading (d) (‘Form’), paragraphs 1 to 4 are replaced by the following:

| ‘1. | All of the variables are to be transmitted in unadjusted form, if available. |
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‘1.

All of the variables are to be transmitted in unadjusted form, if available.

| 2. | In addition, the production variable (No 110) and the hours-worked variable (No 220) are to be transmitted in working day adjusted form. Wherever other variables show working day effects, Member States may transmit these variables also in working day adjusted form. The list of variables to be transmitted in working-day adjusted form may be amended in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18. |
| --- | --- |

2.

In addition, the production variable (No 110) and the hours-worked variable (No 220) are to be transmitted in working day adjusted form. Wherever other variables show working day effects, Member States may transmit these variables also in working day adjusted form. The list of variables to be transmitted in working-day adjusted form may be amended in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18.

| 3. | In addition, Member States may transmit the variables seasonally adjusted and may also transmit the variables in the form of trend-cycles. Only if data are not transmitted in these forms, may the Commission (Eurostat) produce and publish seasonally adjusted and trend cycle series for these variables. |
| --- | --- |

3.

In addition, Member States may transmit the variables seasonally adjusted and may also transmit the variables in the form of trend-cycles. Only if data are not transmitted in these forms, may the Commission (Eurostat) produce and publish seasonally adjusted and trend cycle series for these variables.

| 4. | Variables Nos 110, 310, 311, 312 and 340 are to be transmitted as an index. All other variables are to be transmitted either as an index or as absolute figures.’ |
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4.

Variables Nos 110, 310, 311, 312 and 340 are to be transmitted as an index. All other variables are to be transmitted either as an index or as absolute figures.’

Reference period

Under heading (e) (‘Reference period’), the following variable is added:

| Variable | 340 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference period | month |

Variable

340

Reference period

month

Level of detail

The text under heading (f) (‘Level of detail’), is amended as follows:

| (1) | Paragraphs 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:






  ‘1. | All variables, except the import price variable (No 340), are to be transmitted at the Section (1 letter), Sub-section (2 letter) and Division 2-digit level of NACE. The variable 340 is to be reported at the Section (1 letter), Sub-section (2 letter) and Division 2-digit level of CPA. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(1)

Paragraphs 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:

‘1.

All variables, except the import price variable (No 340), are to be transmitted at the Section (1 letter), Sub-section (2 letter) and Division 2-digit level of NACE. The variable 340 is to be reported at the Section (1 letter), Sub-section (2 letter) and Division 2-digit level of CPA.

| 2. | In addition, for Section D of NACE, the index of production (No 110) and the index of output prices (Nos 310, 311, 312) are to be transmitted at the 3-digit and 4-digit levels of
  NACE. The
  transmitted indices for production and output prices at the 3-digit and 4-digit levels must represent at least 90 % of the total value added for each Member State of Section D of NACE in a given base
  year. The
  variables need not be transmitted at these detailed levels by those Member States whose total value added of Section D of
  NACE in
  a given base year represents less than 4% of the European Community total.’ |
| --- | --- |

2.

2.

In addition, for Section D of NACE, the index of production (No 110) and the index of output prices (Nos 310, 311, 312) are to be transmitted at the 3-digit and 4-digit levels of
  NACE. The
  transmitted indices for production and output prices at the 3-digit and 4-digit levels must represent at least 90 % of the total value added for each Member State of Section D of NACE in a given base
  year. The
  variables need not be transmitted at these detailed levels by those Member States whose total value added of Section D of
  NACE in
  a given base year represents less than 4% of the European Community total.’

NACE. The

year. The

NACE in

| (2) | Paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:






  ‘4. | In addition, all variables except for the turnover and new orders variables (Nos 120, 121, 122, 130, 131, 132) are to be transmitted for total industry defined as NACE Sections C to E and the main industrial groupings (MIGs) as defined in Commission Regulation (EC) No 586/2001
   (2)
  . |
| --- | --- | --- |

(2)

Paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

‘4.

In addition, all variables except for the turnover and new orders variables (Nos 120, 121, 122, 130, 131, 132) are to be transmitted for total industry defined as NACE Sections C to E and the main industrial groupings (MIGs) as defined in Commission Regulation (EC) No 586/2001
   (2)
  .

(2

(2)  OJ L 86, 27.3.2001, p. 11.’"

2

| (3) | The following paragraphs 5 to 10 are added:






  ‘5. | The turnover variables (Nos 120, 121, 122) are to be transmitted for total industry defined as NACE Sections C and D and the main industrial groupings with the exception of the main industrial grouping defined for energy related activities. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)

The following paragraphs 5 to 10 are added:

‘5.

The turnover variables (Nos 120, 121, 122) are to be transmitted for total industry defined as NACE Sections C and D and the main industrial groupings with the exception of the main industrial grouping defined for energy related activities.

| 6. | The new orders variables (Nos 130, 131, 132) are to be transmitted for total manufacturing, Section D of NACE and a reduced set of main industrial groupings calculated from covering the list of NACE Divisions defined in paragraph 8 under heading (c) (‘List of variables’) of this Annex. |
| --- | --- |

6.

The new orders variables (Nos 130, 131, 132) are to be transmitted for total manufacturing, Section D of NACE and a reduced set of main industrial groupings calculated from covering the list of NACE Divisions defined in paragraph 8 under heading (c) (‘List of variables’) of this Annex.

| 7. | The import price variable (No 340) is to be transmitted for total industrial products, Sections C to E of CPA and main industrial groupings (MIGs) defined in accordance with the Regulation (EC) No 586/2001 from product groups of the CPA.
  The import price variable (No 340) does not need to be transmitted by those Member States that have not adopted the euro as their currency. |
| --- | --- |

7.

The import price variable (No 340) is to be transmitted for total industrial products, Sections C to E of CPA and main industrial groupings (MIGs) defined in accordance with the Regulation (EC) No 586/2001 from product groups of the CPA.
  The import price variable (No 340) does not need to be transmitted by those Member States that have not adopted the euro as their currency.

The import price variable (No 340) does not need to be transmitted by those Member States that have not adopted the euro as their currency.

| 8. | For the import price variable (No 340), the Commission may determine in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18, the terms for applying a European sample scheme as defined in point (d) of the first subparagraph of Article 4(2). |
| --- | --- |

8.

For the import price variable (No 340), the Commission may determine in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18, the terms for applying a European sample scheme as defined in point (d) of the first subparagraph of Article 4(2).

point (d) of the first subparagraph of Article 4(2)

| 9. | The variables on the non-domestic markets (Nos 122, 132 and 312) are to be transmitted according to the distinction into eurozone and non-eurozone. The distinction is to be applied to the total industry defined as NACE Sections C to E, the main industrial groupings, the Section (1 letter), Subsection (2 letter) and Division 2-digit level of NACE. The information on NACE E is not required for variable 122. In addition, the import price variable (No 340) is to be transmitted according to the distinction into eurozone and non-eurozone. The distinction is to be applied to the total industry defined as CPA Sections C to E, the main industrial groupings, the Section (1 letter), Sub-section (2 letter) and Division 2-digit level of CPA. For the distinction into the eurozone and non-eurozone, the Commission may determine in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18, the terms for applying European sample schemes as defined in point (d) of the first subparagraph of Article 4(2). The European scheme may limit the scope of the import price variable to the import of products from noneurozone countries. The distinction into the eurozone and non-eurozone for the variables 122, 132, 312 and 340 does not need to be transmitted by those Member States that have not adopted the euro as their currency. |
| --- | --- |

9.

The variables on the non-domestic markets (Nos 122, 132 and 312) are to be transmitted according to the distinction into eurozone and non-eurozone. The distinction is to be applied to the total industry defined as NACE Sections C to E, the main industrial groupings, the Section (1 letter), Subsection (2 letter) and Division 2-digit level of NACE. The information on NACE E is not required for variable 122. In addition, the import price variable (No 340) is to be transmitted according to the distinction into eurozone and non-eurozone. The distinction is to be applied to the total industry defined as CPA Sections C to E, the main industrial groupings, the Section (1 letter), Sub-section (2 letter) and Division 2-digit level of CPA. For the distinction into the eurozone and non-eurozone, the Commission may determine in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18, the terms for applying European sample schemes as defined in point (d) of the first subparagraph of Article 4(2). The European scheme may limit the scope of the import price variable to the import of products from noneurozone countries. The distinction into the eurozone and non-eurozone for the variables 122, 132, 312 and 340 does not need to be transmitted by those Member States that have not adopted the euro as their currency.

point (d) of the first subparagraph of Article 4(2)

transmitted

| 10. | Those Member States whose value added in Sections C, D and E of NACE in a given base year represents less than 1 % of the European Community total need only transmit data for total industry, main industrial groupings, and NACE Section level, or CPA Section level.’ |
| --- | --- |

10.

Those Member States whose value added in Sections C, D and E of NACE in a given base year represents less than 1 % of the European Community total need only transmit data for total industry, main industrial groupings, and NACE Section level, or CPA Section level.’

total need only transmit

Deadlines for data transmission

The text under heading (g) (‘Deadlines for data transmission’) is amended as follows:

| (1) | In paragraph 1, certain variables are amended, or added, as follows:






  Variable | Deadlines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 110 | 1 month and 10 calendar days |
| (...) | (...) |
| 210 | 2 months |
| (...) | (...) |
| 340 | 1 month and 15 calendar days |

(1)

In paragraph 1, certain variables are amended, or added, as follows:

Variable

Deadlines

110

1 month and 10 calendar days

(...)

(...)

210

2 months

(...)

(...)

340

1 month and 15 calendar days

| (2) | Paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:






  ‘2. | The deadline may be up to 15 calendar days longer for data on the NACE Group and Class levels or the CPA Group and Class levels.
  For those Member States whose value added in Sections C, D and E of NACE in a given base year represents less than 3 % of the European Community total, the deadline may be up to 15 calendar days longer for data on total industry, main industrial groupings, NACE Section and Division level or CPA Section and Division level.’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

(2)

Paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.

The deadline may be up to 15 calendar days longer for data on the NACE Group and Class levels or the CPA Group and Class levels.

For those Member States whose value added in Sections C, D and E of NACE in a given base year represents less than 3 % of the European Community total, the deadline may be up to 15 calendar days longer for data on total industry, main industrial groupings, NACE Section and Division level or CPA Section and Division level.’

Pilot studies

Under heading (h) (‘Pilot Studies’), items 2 and 3 are deleted.

First reference period

Under heading (i) (‘First reference period’) the following paragraphs are added:

‘The first reference period for the transmission of the distinction of the variables on the non-domestic markets into eurozone and non-eurozone is not later than January 2005.

The first reference period for the variable 340 is not later than January 2006 on condition that a base year not later than 2005 is applied.’

Transition period

Under heading (j) (‘Transition period’), the following paragraphs are added:

| ‘3. | A transition period ending no later than ...
   (3)
  may be conceded for the variable 340 and the distinction into the eurozone and non-eurozone for the variables 122, 132, 312 and 340 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18. |
| --- | --- |

‘3.

A transition period ending no later than ...
   (3)
  may be conceded for the variable 340 and the distinction into the eurozone and non-eurozone for the variables 122, 132, 312 and 340 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18.

later

(3

| 4. | A transition period ending no later than ...
   (3)
  may be conceded for the change of the deadlines for data transmission for variable 110
  in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18
  . |
| --- | --- |

4.

A transition period ending no later than ...
   (3)
  may be conceded for the change of the deadlines for data transmission for variable 110
  in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18
  .

(3

in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18

| 5. | A transition period ending no later than ...
   (4)
  may be conceded for the change of the deadlines for data transmission for variable 210
  in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18
  . |
| --- | --- |

5.

A transition period ending no later than ...
   (4)
  may be conceded for the change of the deadlines for data transmission for variable 210
  in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18
  .

later

(4

in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18

PART (B)

Annex B to Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 is amended as follows:

List of variables

The text under heading (c) (‘List of variables’) is amended as follows:

| (1) | Paragraph 5 is replaced by the following text:






  ‘5. | Only if construction costs variables (Nos 320, 321, 322) are not available, may they be approximated by the output prices variable (No 310). This practice shall be permitted until ...
   (5)
  . |
| --- | --- | --- |

(1)

Paragraph 5 is replaced by the following text:

‘5.

Only if construction costs variables (Nos 320, 321, 322) are not available, may they be approximated by the output prices variable (No 310). This practice shall be permitted until ...
   (5)
  .

(5

(5)  Five years from the date of entry into force of Regulation (EC) No .../2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics.’"

5

| (2) | The following paragraph 6 is added:






  ‘6. | Member States
  shall
  carry out
  studies
  instituted by the Commission, set up in consultation with
  the Member States. The studies shall be carried out taking into account the benefits of collecting the data in relation to the cost of collection and burden on business to:






  (a) | assess the feasibility of a quarterly variable of output prices (No 310) in construction; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(2)

The following paragraph 6 is added:

‘6.

Member States
  shall
  carry out
  studies
  instituted by the Commission, set up in consultation with
  the Member States. The studies shall be carried out taking into account the benefits of collecting the data in relation to the cost of collection and burden on business to:

Member States

carry out

instituted by the Commission, set up in consultation with

(a)

assess the feasibility of a quarterly variable of output prices (No 310) in construction;

| (b) | define a suitable methodology for the data collection and index calculation. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

define a suitable methodology for the data collection and index calculation.

The Commission shall no later than ...
   (6)
  propose a definition to be applied to the output price variable.

(6

Member States shall submit a report to the Commission on the results of the studies no later than ...
   (7)
  .

(7

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18, the Commission shall decide no later than ...
   (8)
  whether to invoke Article 17(b) to
  replace the construction costs variable with
  the output price variable with effect from base year 2010.

(8

replace the construction costs variable with

(6)  One year from the date of entry into force of Regulation (EC) No .../2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics."

6

(7)  Two years from the date of entry into force of Regulation (EC) No .../2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics."

7

(8)  Three years from the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No .../2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics.’"

8

Form

The text under heading (d) (‘Form’) is replaced by the following:

| ‘1. | All of the variables are to be transmitted in an unadjusted form, if available. |
| --- | --- |

‘1.

All of the variables are to be transmitted in an unadjusted form, if available.

| 2. | In addition, the variables on production (Nos 110, 115, 116) and the hours worked variable (No 220) are to be transmitted in working day adjusted form. Wherever other variables show working day effects, Member States may transmit these variables also in working day adjusted form. The list of variables to be transmitted in working-day adjusted form may be amended in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18. |
| --- | --- |

2.

In addition, the variables on production (Nos 110, 115, 116) and the hours worked variable (No 220) are to be transmitted in working day adjusted form. Wherever other variables show working day effects, Member States may transmit these variables also in working day adjusted form. The list of variables to be transmitted in working-day adjusted form may be amended in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18.

| 3. | In addition, Member States may transmit the variables seasonally adjusted and may also transmit the variables in the form of trend-cycles. Only if data are not transmitted in these forms, may the Commission (Eurostat) produce and publish seasonally adjusted and trend cycle series for the variables. |
| --- | --- |

3.

In addition, Member States may transmit the variables seasonally adjusted and may also transmit the variables in the form of trend-cycles. Only if data are not transmitted in these forms, may the Commission (Eurostat) produce and publish seasonally adjusted and trend cycle series for the variables.

| 4. | Variables 110, 115, 116, 320, 321 and 322 are to be transmitted as an index. Variables 411 and 412 are to be transmitted as absolute values. All other variables are to be transmitted either as an index or as absolute figures.’ |
| --- | --- |

4.

Variables 110, 115, 116, 320, 321 and 322 are to be transmitted as an index. Variables 411 and 412 are to be transmitted as absolute values. All other variables are to be transmitted either as an index or as absolute figures.’

Reference period of variables

The text under heading (e) (‘Reference period’) is replaced by the following:

‘A reference period of a month shall apply to variables 110, 115 and 116. A reference period of at least a quarter shall apply to all other variables in this Annex.

Those Member States whose value added in Section F of NACE in a given base year represents less than 1 % of the Community total need only supply variables 110, 115 and 116 with a reference period of a quarter.’

Level of detail

Under heading (f) (‘Level of detail’), the following paragraph 6 is added:

| ‘6. | Those Member States whose value added in Section F of NACE in a given base year represents less than 1 % of the European Community total only need to transmit data for total construction (NACE Section level).’ |
| --- | --- |

‘6.

Those Member States whose value added in Section F of NACE in a given base year represents less than 1 % of the European Community total only need to transmit data for total construction (NACE Section level).’

Deadlines for data transmission

Under heading (g) (‘Deadlines for data transmission’) the variables 110, 115, 116 and 210 are replaced by the following:

| Variable | Deadlines |
| --- | --- |
| 110 | 1 month and 15 calendar days |
| 115 | 1 month and 15 calendar days |
| 116 | 1 month and 15 calendar days |
| (...) | (...) |
| 210 | 2 months |

Variable

Deadlines

110

1 month and 15 calendar days

115

1 month and 15 calendar days

116

1 month and 15 calendar days

(...)

(...)

210

2 months

Pilot studies

Under heading (h) (‘Pilot studies’), points 1 and 3 are deleted.

First reference period

Under heading (i) (‘First reference period’), the following text is added:

‘The first reference period for the transmission of variables 110, 115, and 116 with a monthly reference period is not later than January 2005.’

Transition period

Under heading (j) (‘Transition period’), the following paragraphs 3 and 4 are added:

| «3. | A transition period ending ...
   (9)
  may be conceded for the amendment of the reference period for variables 110, 115, and 116 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18. |
| --- | --- |

«3.

A transition period ending ...
   (9)
  may be conceded for the amendment of the reference period for variables 110, 115, and 116 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18.

(9

| 4. | A transition period ending ...
   (9)
  may be conceded for the change of the deadlines for data transmission for variables 110, 115, 116 and 210 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18. |
| --- | --- |

4.

A transition period ending ...
   (9)
  may be conceded for the change of the deadlines for data transmission for variables 110, 115, 116 and 210 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18.

(9

PART (C)

Annex C to Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 is amended as follows:

List of variables

Under heading (c) (‘List of variables’), the following paragraph 4 is added:

| ‘4. | Member States
  shall
  carry out
  studies
  instituted by the Commission, set up in consultation with
  the Member States. The studies shall be carried out taking into account the benefits of collecting the data in relation to the cost of collection and burden on business to:






  (a) | assess the feasibility of delivering a quarterly variable of hours worked (No 220) for retail trade and repair; |
| --- | --- | --- |

‘4.

Member States
  shall
  carry out
  studies
  instituted by the Commission, set up in consultation with
  the Member States. The studies shall be carried out taking into account the benefits of collecting the data in relation to the cost of collection and burden on business to:

(a)

assess the feasibility of delivering a quarterly variable of hours worked (No 220) for retail trade and repair;

| (b) | assess the feasibility of delivering a quarterly variable of gross wages and salaries (No 230) for retail trade and repair; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

assess the feasibility of delivering a quarterly variable of gross wages and salaries (No 230) for retail trade and repair;

| (c) | define a suitable methodology for data collection and index calculation. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

define a suitable methodology for data collection and index calculation.

Member States shall submit a report on the results of the studies to the Commission no later than ...
   (10)
  .

In accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18, the Commission shall decide no later than ...
   (11)
  whether to invoke Article 17(b), as to include the variable hours worked (No 220) and the variable gross wages and salaries (No 230) with effect from the base year 2010.

Form of variables

Under heading (d) (‘Form of variables’), paragraphs 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:

| ‘1. | All of the variables are to be transmitted in an unadjusted form, if available. |
| --- | --- |

‘1.

All of the variables are to be transmitted in an unadjusted form, if available.

| 2. | The turnover variable (No 120) and the volume of sales variable (No 123) are also to be transmitted in a working-day adjusted form. Wherever, other variables show working day effects, Member States may transmit these variables also in working day adjusted form. The list of variables to be prepared in working-day adjusted form may be amended in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18.’ |
| --- | --- |

2.

The turnover variable (No 120) and the volume of sales variable (No 123) are also to be transmitted in a working-day adjusted form. Wherever, other variables show working day effects, Member States may transmit these variables also in working day adjusted form. The list of variables to be prepared in working-day adjusted form may be amended in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18.’

Level of detail

The text under heading (f) (‘Level of detail’) is amended as follows:

| (1) | Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:






  ‘1. | The turnover variable (No 120) and the deflator of sales/volume of sales variables (No 330/123) are to be transmitted according to the levels of detail defined in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4. The number of persons employed variable (No 210) is to be transmitted according to the level of detail defined in paragraph 4.’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

(1)

Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.

The turnover variable (No 120) and the deflator of sales/volume of sales variables (No 330/123) are to be transmitted according to the levels of detail defined in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4. The number of persons employed variable (No 210) is to be transmitted according to the level of detail defined in paragraph 4.’

| (2) | The following paragraph 5 is added:






  ‘5. | Those Member States whose turnover in Division 52 of NACE in a given base year represents less than 1 % of the European Community total, need only transmit the turnover variable (No 120) and the deflator of sales/volume of sales variables (No 330/123) according to the levels of detail defined in paragraphs 3 and 4.’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

(2)

The following paragraph 5 is added:

‘5.

Those Member States whose turnover in Division 52 of NACE in a given base year represents less than 1 % of the European Community total, need only transmit the turnover variable (No 120) and the deflator of sales/volume of sales variables (No 330/123) according to the levels of detail defined in paragraphs 3 and 4.’

Deadlines for data transmission

The text under heading (g) (‘Deadlines for data transmission’) is replaced by the following:

| ‘1. | The variables shall be transmitted for turnover (No 120) and the deflator of sales/volume of sale (No 330/123) within two months at the levels of detail specified in paragraph 2 under heading (f) of this Annex. The deadline may be up to 15 days longer for those Member States whose turnover in Division 52 in a given base year represents less than 3% of the European Community total. |
| --- | --- |

‘1.

The variables shall be transmitted for turnover (No 120) and the deflator of sales/volume of sale (No 330/123) within two months at the levels of detail specified in paragraph 2 under heading (f) of this Annex. The deadline may be up to 15 days longer for those Member States whose turnover in Division 52 in a given base year represents less than 3% of the European Community total.

| 2. | The variables shall be transmitted for turnover (No 120) and the deflator of sales/volume of sales (No 330/123) within one month for the level of detail specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 under heading (f) of this Annex. Member States may choose to participate for the turnover and deflator of sales/ volume of sales variables Nos 120 and 330/123 with contributions according to the allocation of a European sample scheme as defined in point (d) of the first subparagraph of Article 4(2). The terms of the allocation are to be determined in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18. |
| --- | --- |

2.

The variables shall be transmitted for turnover (No 120) and the deflator of sales/volume of sales (No 330/123) within one month for the level of detail specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 under heading (f) of this Annex. Member States may choose to participate for the turnover and deflator of sales/ volume of sales variables Nos 120 and 330/123 with contributions according to the allocation of a European sample scheme as defined in point (d) of the first subparagraph of Article 4(2). The terms of the allocation are to be determined in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18.

first subparagraph of

| 3. | The variable number of persons employed shall be transmitted within 2 months after the end of the reference period. The deadline may be up to 15 days longer for those Member States whose turnover in Division 52 in a given base year represents less than 3% of the European Community total.’ |
| --- | --- |

3.

The variable number of persons employed shall be transmitted within 2 months after the end of the reference period. The deadline may be up to 15 days longer for those Member States whose turnover in Division 52 in a given base year represents less than 3% of the European Community total.’

Pilot studies

Under heading (h) (‘Pilot studies’), points 2 and 4 deleted.

points

Transition period

Under heading (j) (‘Transition period’), the following paragraph 4 is added:

| ‘4. | A transition period ending no later than ...
   (12)
  may be conceded for the change of the deadlines for data transmission of the variable 210 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18. |
| --- | --- |

‘4.

A transition period ending no later than ...
   (12)
  may be conceded for the change of the deadlines for data transmission of the variable 210 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18.

PART (D)

Annex D to Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 is amended as follows:

List of variables

The text under heading (c) (‘List of variables’) is amended as follows:

| (1) | In paragraph 1 the following variable is added:






  Variable | Name |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 310 | Output prices |

(1)

In paragraph 1 the following variable is added:

Variable

Name

310

Output prices

| (2) | The following paragraphs 3 and 4 are added:






  ‘3. | The output price variable (No 310) covers services provided to customers that are enterprises or persons representing enterprises. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(2)

The following paragraphs 3 and 4 are added:

‘3.

The output price variable (No 310) covers services provided to customers that are enterprises or persons representing enterprises.

provided

| 4. | Member States
  shall
  carry out
  studies
  instituted by the Commission, set up in consultation with
  the Member States. The studies shall be carried out taking into account the benefits of collecting the data in relation to the cost of collection and burden on business to:






  (a) | assess the feasibility of delivering a quarterly variable of hours worked (No 220) for other services; |
| --- | --- | --- |

4.

Member States
  shall
  carry out
  studies
  instituted by the Commission, set up in consultation with
  the Member States. The studies shall be carried out taking into account the benefits of collecting the data in relation to the cost of collection and burden on business to:

Member States

carry out

instituted by the Commission, set up in consultation with

(a)

assess the feasibility of delivering a quarterly variable of hours worked (No 220) for other services;

| (b) | assess the feasibility of delivering a quarterly variable of gross wages and salaries (No 230) for other services; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

assess the feasibility of delivering a quarterly variable of gross wages and salaries (No 230) for other services;

| (c) | define a suitable methodology for data collection and index calculation; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

define a suitable methodology for data collection and index calculation;

| (d) | define a suitable level of detail. The data shall be broken down by economic activities defined by NACE Sections and by further dis-aggregations, not beyond the level of NACE Divisions (two-digit level) or groupings of Divisions. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

define a suitable level of detail. The data shall be broken down by economic activities defined by NACE Sections and by further dis-aggregations, not beyond the level of NACE Divisions (two-digit level) or groupings of Divisions.

Member States shall submit a report on the results of the studies to the Commission not later than ...
   (13)
  .

(13

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18, the Commission shall decide no later than ...
   (14)
  whether to invoke Article 17(b) as to include the variable hours worked (No 220) and the variable gross wages and salaries (No 230) with effect from base year 2010.

(14

(13)  Two years from the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No .../2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics."

13

(14)  Three years from the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No .../2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics.’"

14

Form of variables

The text under heading (d) (‘Form of the variables’) is amended as follows:

| (1) | Paragraphs 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:






  ‘1. | All of the variables are to be transmitted in unadjusted form, if available. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(1)

Paragraphs 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:

‘1.

All of the variables are to be transmitted in unadjusted form, if available.

| 2. | The turnover variable (No 120) is also to be transmitted in working-day adjusted form. Wherever other variables show working day effects, Member States may transmit these variables also in working day adjusted form. The list of variables to be prepared in working-day adjusted form may be amended in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18.’ |
| --- | --- |

2.

The turnover variable (No 120) is also to be transmitted in working-day adjusted form. Wherever other variables show working day effects, Member States may transmit these variables also in working day adjusted form. The list of variables to be prepared in working-day adjusted form may be amended in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18.’

| (2) | Paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:






  ‘4. | The output price variable (No 310) is to be transmitted as an index. All other variables are to be transmitted as an index or as absolute figures.’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

(2)

Paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

‘4.

The output price variable (No 310) is to be transmitted as an index. All other variables are to be transmitted as an index or as absolute figures.’

Reference period

Under heading (e) (‘Reference period’), the following text is added:

‘
  Member States
  shall
  carry out
  studies
  instituted by the Commission, set up in consultation with
  the Member States. The studies shall be carried out taking into account the benefits of a reduced reference period in relation to the cost of collection and burden on business to assess the feasibility of reducing the reference period of a quarter for the turnover variable (No 120) to a reference period of a month.

Member States shall submit a report on the results of the studies to the Commission no later than ...
   (15)
  .

In accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18, the Commission shall decide no later than ...
   (16)
  whether to invoke Article 17(d) in connection with a revision of the frequency of compilation of the turnover variable.

Level of detail

The text under heading (f) (‘Level of detail’) is amended as follows:

| (1) | Paragraphs 3 and 4 are replaced by the following:






  ‘3. | For Divisions 50, 51, 64 and 74 of NACE, the turnover variable need only be transmitted at the 2-digit level by those Member States whose turnover in those divisions of NACE in a given base year represents less than 4 % of the European Community total. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(1)

Paragraphs 3 and 4 are replaced by the following:

‘3.

For Divisions 50, 51, 64 and 74 of NACE, the turnover variable need only be transmitted at the 2-digit level by those Member States whose turnover in those divisions of NACE in a given base year represents less than 4 % of the European Community total.

| 4. | For Section I of NACE, the number of persons employed variable (No 210) needs only be transmitted at Section level by those Member States whose total value added in Section I in a given base year represents less than 4 % of the European Community total.’ |
| --- | --- |

4.

For Section I of NACE, the number of persons employed variable (No 210) needs only be transmitted at Section level by those Member States whose total value added in Section I in a given base year represents less than 4 % of the European Community total.’

| (2) | The following paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 are added:






  ‘5. | The output price variable (No 310) is to be transmitted according to the following activities and groupings of NACE:






  — | 60.24, 63.11, 63.12, 64.11, 64.12 at 4 digits; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(2)

The following paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 are added:

‘5.

The output price variable (No 310) is to be transmitted according to the following activities and groupings of NACE:

—

60.24, 63.11, 63.12, 64.11, 64.12 at 4 digits;

| — | 61.1, 62.1, 64.2 at 3 digits; |
| --- | --- |

—

61.1, 62.1, 64.2 at 3 digits;

| — | 72.1 to 72.6 at 3 digits; |
| --- | --- |

—

72.1 to 72.6 at 3 digits;

| — | sum of 74.11 to 74.14; |
| --- | --- |

—

sum of 74.11 to 74.14;

| — | sum of 74.2 and 74.3; |
| --- | --- |

—

sum of 74.2 and 74.3;

| — | 74.4 to 74.7 at 3 digits. |
| --- | --- |

—

74.4 to 74.7 at 3 digits.

| — | NACE 74.4 may be indicated approximately by advertising placements. |
| --- | --- |

—

NACE 74.4 may be indicated approximately by advertising placements.

| — | NACE 74.5 covers the total price of labour recruited and personnel provided. |
| --- | --- |

—

NACE 74.5 covers the total price of labour recruited and personnel provided.

| 6. | The list of activities and groups of activities may be amended no later than ...
   (17)

  in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18. |
| --- | --- |

6.

The list of activities and groups of activities may be amended no later than ...
   (17)

  in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18.

(17

in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18

| 7. | For Division 72, the output price variable (No 310) need only to be transmitted at the 2 digit level by those Member States whose turnover in those divisions of NACE in a given base year represents less than 4% of the European Community total. |
| --- | --- |

7.

For Division 72, the output price variable (No 310) need only to be transmitted at the 2 digit level by those Member States whose turnover in those divisions of NACE in a given base year represents less than 4% of the European Community total.

(17)  Three years from the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No .../2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1165/98 concerning short-term statistics.’"

17

Deadlines for data transmission

The text under heading (g) (‘Deadlines for data transmission’) is replaced by the following:

The variables shall, after the end of the reference period, be transmitted within the following deadlines:

| Variable | Deadlines |
| --- | --- |
| 120 | 2 months |
| 210 | 2 months |
| 310 | 3 months |

Variable

Deadlines

120

2 months

210

2 months

310

3 months

First reference period

Under heading (i) (‘First reference period’), the following text is added:

‘The first reference period for transmission of the output price variable No 310 is not later than the first quarter of
  2006
  . A derogation of a further year may be conceded for the first reference period in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18, on condition that a base year not later than
  2006
  is applied.’

Transition period

Under heading (j) (‘Transition period’) the following paragraphs are added:

‘A transition period ending no later than ...
   (18)
  may be conceded for the variable No 310 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18. A further transition period of one year may be conceded for the implementation of variable No 310 for the NACE Divisions 63 and 74
  in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18. In addition to these transition periods, a further transition period of one year may be granted, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18, to those Member States whose turnover in the NACE activities referred to under (a) Scope in a given base year represents less than 1% of the Community total.

A transition period ending no later than ...
   (19)
  may be conceded for the change of the deadlines for data transmission for the variables 120 and 210 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18.

---

P6_TA(2005)0026

Documentation scheme for Dissostichus spp. *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1035/2001 establishing a catch documentation scheme for Dissostichus spp. (COM(2004)0528 — C6-0114/2004 — 2004/0179(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2004)0528) (1), |
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—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2004)0528) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0114/2004), |
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—

having regard to Article 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0114/2004),

| — | having regard to Rule 51 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rule 51 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A6-0019/2005), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A6-0019/2005),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal; |
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1.

Approves the Commission proposal;

| 2. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
| --- | --- |

2.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 3. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
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3.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

| 4. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
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4.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

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P6_TA(2005)0027

EC-Swiss Confederation Agreement on combating financial fraud *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Swiss Confederation, of the other part, to counter fraud and all other illegal activities affecting their financial interests (COM(2004)0559 — C6-0176/2004 — 2004/0187(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2004)0559) (1), |
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—

having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2004)0559) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 280 and Article 300(2), first subparagraph, first sentence of the EC Treaty, |
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—

having regard to Article 280 and Article 300(2), first subparagraph, first sentence of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Article 300(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0176/2004), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 300(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0176/2004),

| — | having regard to Rules 51 and 83(7) of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rules 51 and 83(7) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A6-0013/2005), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A6-0013/2005),

| 1. | Approves conclusion of the agreement; |
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1.

Approves conclusion of the agreement;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and of the Swiss Confederation. |
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2.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and of the Swiss Confederation.

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P6_TA(2005)0028

Cooperation Agreement with the Principality of Andorra ***

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision on the signature and conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of a Cooperation Agreement with the Principality of Andorra (COM(2004)0456 — C6-0214/2004 — 2004/0136(AVC))

(Assent procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2004)0456) (1), |
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—

having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2004)0456) (1),

| — | having regard to the draft Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Principality of Andorra, |
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—

having regard to the draft Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Principality of Andorra,

| — | having regard to the request for assent submitted by the Council pursuant to Article 300(3), second subparagraph, in conjunction with Article 310 of the EC Treaty (C6-0214/2004), |
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—

having regard to the request for assent submitted by the Council pursuant to Article 300(3), second subparagraph, in conjunction with Article 310 of the EC Treaty (C6-0214/2004),

| — | having regard to Rules 75 and 83(7) of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 75 and 83(7) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (A6-0014/2005), |
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—

having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (A6-0014/2005),

| 1. | Gives its assent to conclusion of the agreement; |
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1.

Gives its assent to conclusion of the agreement;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and of the Principality of Andorra. |
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2.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and of the Principality of Andorra.

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P6_TA(2005)0029

Exchange of information extracted from the criminal record *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision on the exchange of information extracted from the criminal record (COM(2004)0664 — C6-0163/2004 — 2004/0238(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal (COM(2004)0664) (1), |
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—

having regard to the Commission proposal (COM(2004)0664) (1),

| — | having regard to Articles 31 and 34(2)(c) of the EU Treaty, |
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—

having regard to Articles 31 and 34(2)(c) of the EU Treaty,

| — | having regard to Article 39(1) of the EU Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0163/2004), |
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—

having regard to Article 39(1) of the EU Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0163/2004),

| — | having regard to Rules 93 and 51 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 93 and 51 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A6-0020/2005), |
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—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A6-0020/2005),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty; |
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2.

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty;

| 3. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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3.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 4. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
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4.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

| 5. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
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5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION | AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |
| --- | --- |
| Amendment 1 |
| Article 3 |
| Each central authority shall
  without delay
  inform the central authorities of the other Member States of convictions of nationals of those Member States registered in the national criminal record
  and of relevant subsequent entries in the criminal record. | Each central authority shall
  immediately and in any event within three months at most
  inform the central authorities of the other Member States of convictions of nationals of those Member States registered in the national criminal record. |
| Amendment 2 |
| Article 4, paragraph 2 |
| 2. The reply shall be sent immediately and in any event within a period not exceeding
  five working days
  from the receipt of the request, under the conditions provided for by national law, by the central authority of the requested Member State to the central authority of the requesting Member State on the basis of reply form B annexed hereto. It shall include the information transmitted in accordance with Article 3. | 2. The reply shall be sent immediately and in any event within
  48 hours in urgent cases and otherwise within
  a period not exceeding
  10 working days
  from the receipt of the request, under the conditions provided for by national law, by the central authority of the requested Member State to the central authority of the requesting Member State on the basis of reply form B annexed hereto. It shall include the information transmitted in accordance with Article 3. |
| Amendment 3 |
| Article 4, paragraph 3 |
| 3. The reply form shall be accompanied by a statement of convictions. | 3. The reply form shall be accompanied by a statement of
  the
  convictions
  entered in the criminal record. |
| Amendment 4 |
| Article 5, paragraph 1, point (b) |
| (b) | for other purposes within the limits specified by the
  requested
  Member State and in accordance with national law of the requesting Member State. |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

Article 3

Each central authority shall
  without delay
  inform the central authorities of the other Member States of convictions of nationals of those Member States registered in the national criminal record
  and of relevant subsequent entries in the criminal record.

Each central authority shall
  immediately and in any event within three months at most
  inform the central authorities of the other Member States of convictions of nationals of those Member States registered in the national criminal record.

Amendment 2

Article 4, paragraph 2

2. The reply shall be sent immediately and in any event within a period not exceeding
  five working days
  from the receipt of the request, under the conditions provided for by national law, by the central authority of the requested Member State to the central authority of the requesting Member State on the basis of reply form B annexed hereto. It shall include the information transmitted in accordance with Article 3.

2. The reply shall be sent immediately and in any event within
  48 hours in urgent cases and otherwise within
  a period not exceeding
  10 working days
  from the receipt of the request, under the conditions provided for by national law, by the central authority of the requested Member State to the central authority of the requesting Member State on the basis of reply form B annexed hereto. It shall include the information transmitted in accordance with Article 3.

Amendment 3

Article 4, paragraph 3

3. The reply form shall be accompanied by a statement of convictions.

3. The reply form shall be accompanied by a statement of
  the
  convictions
  entered in the criminal record.

Amendment 4

Article 5, paragraph 1, point (b)

(b)

for other purposes within the limits specified by the
  requested
  Member State and in accordance with national law of the requesting Member State.

| (b) | for other purposes within the limits specified
  on the form
  by the
  requesting
  Member State
  and approved by the requested Member State
  and in accordance with national law of the requesting Member State. |
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(b)

for other purposes within the limits specified
  on the form
  by the
  requesting
  Member State
  and approved by the requested Member State
  and in accordance with national law of the requesting Member State.

Amendment 5

Article 5, paragraph 2

2. Where personal data is transmitted under paragraph 1(b) of this Article, the requested Member State
  may ask
  the requesting Member State
  to inform it of
  the use made of it.

2. Where personal data is transmitted under paragraph 1(b) of this Article, the requested Member State
  shall be informed by
  the requesting Member State
  regarding
  the use made of it.

Amendment 6

Article 5, paragraph 3a (new)

3a. The Council of Europe Convention of 28 January 1981 on the protection of individuals with regard to the automatic processing of personal data and Article 23 of the Convention of 29 May 2000 on mutual assistance in criminal matters between the Member States of the European Union (2) shall apply to this Article.

Amendment 7

Article 8

Member States shall implement this Decision as soon as possible and in any event
  no later than 30 June 2005.

Member States shall implement this Decision as soon as possible and in any event
  within six months of the date on which it is published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Amendment 8

Form A, point (a), item 3

Contact
  person:

Contact
  office:

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(2)  

  OJ C 197, 12.7.2000, p. 3.

P6_TA(2005)0030

Quality of criminal justice in the European Union

European Parliament recommendation to the Council on the quality of criminal justice and the harmonisation of criminal law in the Member States (2005/2003(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the proposal for a recommendation to the Council by António Costa, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the quality of criminal justice in the European Union (B6-0234/2004), |
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—

having regard to the proposal for a recommendation to the Council by António Costa, on behalf of the PSE Group, on the quality of criminal justice in the European Union (B6-0234/2004),

| — | having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 217 A (III) of 10 December 1948, and in particular Articles 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 thereof, |
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—

having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 217 A (III) of 10 December 1948, and in particular Articles 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 thereof,

| — | having regard to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 2200 A (XXI) of 16 December 1966, which entered into force on 23 March 1976, and in particular Articles 2, 7, 9, 10 and 14 thereof, |
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—

having regard to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 2200 A (XXI) of 16 December 1966, which entered into force on 23 March 1976, and in particular Articles 2, 7, 9, 10 and 14 thereof,

| — | having regard to the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of 4 November 1950 (ECHR), which entered into force on 3 September 1953, and in particular Articles 6 and 13 thereof, |
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—

having regard to the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of 4 November 1950 (ECHR), which entered into force on 3 September 1953, and in particular Articles 6 and 13 thereof,

| — | having regard to Title VI of the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 29, 31(1)(c) and 34(2)(a) and (b), |
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—

having regard to Title VI of the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 29, 31(1)(c) and 34(2)(a) and (b),

| — | having regard to the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, signed by the Member States in Rome on 29 October 2004, and in particular Articles I-42 and III-260 (evaluation mechanisms), III-270 and III-271 (judicial cooperation in criminal matters), and II-107 to II-110, which take over the provisions of Articles 47 to 50 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, |
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—

having regard to the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, signed by the Member States in Rome on 29 October 2004, and in particular Articles I-42 and III-260 (evaluation mechanisms), III-270 and III-271 (judicial cooperation in criminal matters), and II-107 to II-110, which take over the provisions of Articles 47 to 50 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union,

| — | having regard to the Community acquis in the field of criminal justice, in particular the Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (1), the Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States (2), Council Framework Decision 2003/577/JHA of 22 July 2003 on the execution in the European Union of orders freezing property or evidence (3), the proposal for a Council framework decision on the European Evidence Warrant for obtaining objects, documents and data for use in proceedings in criminal matters (COM(2003)0688) and the proposal for a Council framework decision on certain procedural rights in criminal proceedings throughout the European Union (COM(2004)0328), |
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—

having regard to the Community acquis in the field of criminal justice, in particular the Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (1), the Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States (2), Council Framework Decision 2003/577/JHA of 22 July 2003 on the execution in the European Union of orders freezing property or evidence (3), the proposal for a Council framework decision on the European Evidence Warrant for obtaining objects, documents and data for use in proceedings in criminal matters (COM(2003)0688) and the proposal for a Council framework decision on certain procedural rights in criminal proceedings throughout the European Union (COM(2004)0328),

| — | having regard to the relevant articles of the Treaty of Accession providing for the possibility of suspending the application of certain provisions of the area of freedom, security and justice in the event of failure to comply with certain rules (which requires that such rules are defined beforehand), |
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—

having regard to the relevant articles of the Treaty of Accession providing for the possibility of suspending the application of certain provisions of the area of freedom, security and justice in the event of failure to comply with certain rules (which requires that such rules are defined beforehand),

| — | having regard to its recommendation of 14 October 2004 to the Council and to the European Council on the future of the area of freedom, security and justice as well as on the measures required to enhance the legitimacy and effectiveness thereof (4), |
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—

having regard to its recommendation of 14 October 2004 to the Council and to the European Council on the future of the area of freedom, security and justice as well as on the measures required to enhance the legitimacy and effectiveness thereof (4),

| — | having regard to the Hague Programme adopted by the European Council at its meeting in Brussels on 4/5 November 2004, |
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—

having regard to the Hague Programme adopted by the European Council at its meeting in Brussels on 4/5 November 2004,

| — | having regard to Rules 114(3) and 83(5) of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 114(3) and 83(5) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A6-0036/2005), |
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—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A6-0036/2005),

| A. | whereas Articles II-107 to II-110 of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe and Articles 6 and 13 of the ECHR define the scope of the ‘right to justice’ which the Union and its Member States, each within its jurisdiction, must guarantee EU citizens, |
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A.

whereas Articles II-107 to II-110 of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe and Articles 6 and 13 of the ECHR define the scope of the ‘right to justice’ which the Union and its Member States, each within its jurisdiction, must guarantee EU citizens,

| B. | whereas this right to justice includes, in particular, the right to an effective remedy, the right of access to an impartial tribunal, the right to a fair trial, the right to be tried within a reasonable time and the right to access to legal aid, as well as full respect for the fundamental rights of persons suspected of an offence prior to criminal proceedings and the right to respectful and humane treatment, pursuant to the international standards of the UN and of the European Convention on the prevention of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, for convicted persons following such proceedings, |
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B.

whereas this right to justice includes, in particular, the right to an effective remedy, the right of access to an impartial tribunal, the right to a fair trial, the right to be tried within a reasonable time and the right to access to legal aid, as well as full respect for the fundamental rights of persons suspected of an offence prior to criminal proceedings and the right to respectful and humane treatment, pursuant to the international standards of the UN and of the European Convention on the prevention of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, for convicted persons following such proceedings,

| C. | whereas protection of these rights is all the more essential in criminal proceedings, in which fundamental freedoms are at stake, |
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C.

whereas protection of these rights is all the more essential in criminal proceedings, in which fundamental freedoms are at stake,

| D. | whereas responsibility for protecting these rights lies first and foremost with each Member State, which does so in accordance with its own constitutional set-up and legal traditions; whereas Member States need to deal with the problems existing in their own legal systems, especially those identified by the European Court of Human Rights; whereas, however, a genuine European area of freedom, security and justice must guarantee European citizens comparable treatment throughout the Union and requires greater mutual trust between Member States with a view to mutual recognition of judicial decisions, including even the surrender of their own citizens to the courts of another Member State, |
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D.

whereas responsibility for protecting these rights lies first and foremost with each Member State, which does so in accordance with its own constitutional set-up and legal traditions; whereas Member States need to deal with the problems existing in their own legal systems, especially those identified by the European Court of Human Rights; whereas, however, a genuine European area of freedom, security and justice must guarantee European citizens comparable treatment throughout the Union and requires greater mutual trust between Member States with a view to mutual recognition of judicial decisions, including even the surrender of their own citizens to the courts of another Member State,

| E. | having regard to the case law of the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg and of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and the fact that the case law of both courts should be consistent, |
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E.

having regard to the case law of the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg and of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and the fact that the case law of both courts should be consistent,

| F. | whereas, since the adoption of the Tampere programme (paragraph 33), the principle of mutual recognition of judicial decisions has become a cornerstone of judicial cooperation within the Union, |
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F.

whereas, since the adoption of the Tampere programme (paragraph 33), the principle of mutual recognition of judicial decisions has become a cornerstone of judicial cooperation within the Union,

| G. | whereas the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe (Article III-260) and the Hague Programme (in particular paragraph 3.2 thereof) recognise the importance of mutual evaluation between Member States in order to strengthen mutual trust, which is a precondition for mutual recognition, as is the adoption of minimum substantive and procedural standards and the setting of reasonable time-limits, |
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G.

whereas the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe (Article III-260) and the Hague Programme (in particular paragraph 3.2 thereof) recognise the importance of mutual evaluation between Member States in order to strengthen mutual trust, which is a precondition for mutual recognition, as is the adoption of minimum substantive and procedural standards and the setting of reasonable time-limits,

| H. | whereas the evaluation of the quality of justice in the EU should also concern the working methods of the judges and the different systems of administration of justice in the Member States; whereas this does not contradict the notion of due respect for the principle of the independence of the judiciary, |
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H.

whereas the evaluation of the quality of justice in the EU should also concern the working methods of the judges and the different systems of administration of justice in the Member States; whereas this does not contradict the notion of due respect for the principle of the independence of the judiciary,

| I. | whereas this evaluation needs to be grounded in a common framework of reference which can guarantee its coherence and objectivity, |
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I.

whereas this evaluation needs to be grounded in a common framework of reference which can guarantee its coherence and objectivity,

| J. | whereas the most appropriate tools and procedures need to be defined for the purposes of this evaluation and in order to step up exchanges of information and training opportunities in support of the quality of criminal justice in Europe, |
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J.

whereas the most appropriate tools and procedures need to be defined for the purposes of this evaluation and in order to step up exchanges of information and training opportunities in support of the quality of criminal justice in Europe,

| K. | whereas the creation within the EU in recent years of European networks, such as the Association of Councils of State and Supreme Administrative Jurisdictions, the Network of Supreme Court Presidents, the Network of Supreme Courts and the European Network of Councils for the Judiciary, testifies to the growing awareness of the need to work together in order to improve the quality of the justice offered to the Union's citizens, |
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K.

whereas the creation within the EU in recent years of European networks, such as the Association of Councils of State and Supreme Administrative Jurisdictions, the Network of Supreme Court Presidents, the Network of Supreme Courts and the European Network of Councils for the Judiciary, testifies to the growing awareness of the need to work together in order to improve the quality of the justice offered to the Union's citizens,

| L. | having regard to the key role played by training in developing a common legal culture and a culture of fundamental rights within the Union, in particular via the actions of the European judicial training network, |
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L.

having regard to the key role played by training in developing a common legal culture and a culture of fundamental rights within the Union, in particular via the actions of the European judicial training network,

| M. | whereas the improvement of the quality standards of justice and of its efficiency on the basis of the evaluation must enhance both the quality of substantive and procedural criminal provisions and the quality of their implementation, which is not in contradiction with due respect for the principle of the independence of the judiciary, |
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M.

whereas the improvement of the quality standards of justice and of its efficiency on the basis of the evaluation must enhance both the quality of substantive and procedural criminal provisions and the quality of their implementation, which is not in contradiction with due respect for the principle of the independence of the judiciary,

| N. | whereas mutual evaluation requires a specific methodology, taking into account the complexity of the process, |
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N.

whereas mutual evaluation requires a specific methodology, taking into account the complexity of the process,

| O. | whereas the Hague Programme acknowledges the need to adopt the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe as a reference framework and to begin the preparatory work to ensure that the measures provided for in the Constitutional Treaty can be implemented as soon as it enters into force, |
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O.

whereas the Hague Programme acknowledges the need to adopt the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe as a reference framework and to begin the preparatory work to ensure that the measures provided for in the Constitutional Treaty can be implemented as soon as it enters into force,

| P. | having regard to the public seminar held by its Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs on 18 January 2005 on promoting enhanced quality of justice in Europe, |
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P.

having regard to the public seminar held by its Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs on 18 January 2005 on promoting enhanced quality of justice in Europe,

| Q. | approving the guidelines of the Hague Programme concerning the strengthening of mutual trust (paragraph 3.2.), especially by improving the quality of justice, by developing evaluation and by means of the invaluable contribution of the networks of legal institutions and organisations, |
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Q.

approving the guidelines of the Hague Programme concerning the strengthening of mutual trust (paragraph 3.2.), especially by improving the quality of justice, by developing evaluation and by means of the invaluable contribution of the networks of legal institutions and organisations,

| R. | recalling paragraph 3.2 of the Hague Programme, which highlights the need to respect the diversity of the various structures and traditional features of national legal systems and the independence of the judiciary in each Member State, while promoting enhanced quality of justice in Europe through mutual trust, |
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R.

recalling paragraph 3.2 of the Hague Programme, which highlights the need to respect the diversity of the various structures and traditional features of national legal systems and the independence of the judiciary in each Member State, while promoting enhanced quality of justice in Europe through mutual trust,

| 1. | Addresses the following recommendations to the European Council and the Council:






  (a) | immediately initiate a European Union action to enable European citizens throughout the Union, whatever the legal and constitutional set-up of the Member State in which they find themselves, to enjoy the right to justice in both comparable conditions and on the basis of ever-higher quality standards, thus acquiring greater trust in the administration of justice, |
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1.

Addresses the following recommendations to the European Council and the Council:

(a)

immediately initiate a European Union action to enable European citizens throughout the Union, whatever the legal and constitutional set-up of the Member State in which they find themselves, to enjoy the right to justice in both comparable conditions and on the basis of ever-higher quality standards, thus acquiring greater trust in the administration of justice,

| (b) | define with the Member States a ‘Quality Charter for Criminal Justice in Europe’ to serve as a common reference framework for all the Member States and ensure consistent and objective evaluation; this Charter should be drawn up taking due account of the experiences acquired and work done at national level, as well as at international level by the Council of Europe and the United Nations, |
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(b)

define with the Member States a ‘Quality Charter for Criminal Justice in Europe’ to serve as a common reference framework for all the Member States and ensure consistent and objective evaluation; this Charter should be drawn up taking due account of the experiences acquired and work done at national level, as well as at international level by the Council of Europe and the United Nations,

| (c) | in order to strengthen mutual trust between national legal systems, while respecting their diversity, establish a mechanism for ongoing mutual evaluation, with the Quality Charter as its objective reference framework, taking account of experiences in other areas in which mutual evaluation is already operational (Schengen, terrorism, enlargement, etc), preparing the way, as far as possible, for the mechanism set out in Article III-260 of the Constitutional Treaty and meeting the following objectives:






  — | establishment of a comparative statistical database, |
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(c)

in order to strengthen mutual trust between national legal systems, while respecting their diversity, establish a mechanism for ongoing mutual evaluation, with the Quality Charter as its objective reference framework, taking account of experiences in other areas in which mutual evaluation is already operational (Schengen, terrorism, enlargement, etc), preparing the way, as far as possible, for the mechanism set out in Article III-260 of the Constitutional Treaty and meeting the following objectives:

—

establishment of a comparative statistical database,

| — | organisation of benchmarking exercises, |
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—

organisation of benchmarking exercises,

| — | dissemination of best practices, |
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—

dissemination of best practices,

| — | information on the nature and operation of judicial systems in the other Member States, |
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—

information on the nature and operation of judicial systems in the other Member States,

| — | annual publication of an evaluation report on the quality of justice in Europe, accompanied by a series of recommendations to the Council and the Member States with a view to proposing improvements to the problems identified, |
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annual publication of an evaluation report on the quality of justice in Europe, accompanied by a series of recommendations to the Council and the Member States with a view to proposing improvements to the problems identified,

| (d) | formally set up the mutual evaluation mechanism (procedures, structures, indicators, reports, etc.) on the basis of one or more decisions pursuant to Article 31 of the Treaty on European Union implementing the principles contained in the case law of the Strasbourg and Luxembourg Courts and the guidelines laid down by the Council of Europe's Commission for the Efficiency of Justice, |
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(d)

formally set up the mutual evaluation mechanism (procedures, structures, indicators, reports, etc.) on the basis of one or more decisions pursuant to Article 31 of the Treaty on European Union implementing the principles contained in the case law of the Strasbourg and Luxembourg Courts and the guidelines laid down by the Council of Europe's Commission for the Efficiency of Justice,

| (e) | involve judges' and lawyers' associations, legal experts, users of the legal system, and the national parliaments in this evaluation, for example by setting up a monitoring committee on the quality of justice, in the spirit of Article I-42(2) of the Constitutional Treaty and in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity; this evaluation could be conducted jointly by the European Parliament and the national parliaments, |
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(e)

involve judges' and lawyers' associations, legal experts, users of the legal system, and the national parliaments in this evaluation, for example by setting up a monitoring committee on the quality of justice, in the spirit of Article I-42(2) of the Constitutional Treaty and in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity; this evaluation could be conducted jointly by the European Parliament and the national parliaments,

| (f) | recognise that the creation of an area of freedom, security and justice based on mutual trust is not possible without a minimum of harmonisation of national legislation; with regard to substantive criminal law, Parliament agrees with the Council that priority should be given to the offences expressly referred to in the Constitutional Treaty; with regard to procedural law, the following subjects should have priority:






  — | transparency in the administration of justice, as well as full respect for the fundamental rights of persons suspected of an offence prior to criminal proceedings and the right to respectful and humane treatment of those convicted following such proceedings, |
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(f)

recognise that the creation of an area of freedom, security and justice based on mutual trust is not possible without a minimum of harmonisation of national legislation; with regard to substantive criminal law, Parliament agrees with the Council that priority should be given to the offences expressly referred to in the Constitutional Treaty; with regard to procedural law, the following subjects should have priority:

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transparency in the administration of justice, as well as full respect for the fundamental rights of persons suspected of an offence prior to criminal proceedings and the right to respectful and humane treatment of those convicted following such proceedings,

| — | the gathering and assessment of evidence, |
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the gathering and assessment of evidence,

| — | the transfer of prisoners to enable them to serve their sentences in the Member State of residence, |
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the transfer of prisoners to enable them to serve their sentences in the Member State of residence,

| — | the serving of non-custodial sentences in the Member State of residence, |
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the serving of non-custodial sentences in the Member State of residence,

| — | the execution of enforcement measures in the Member State of residence, |
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the execution of enforcement measures in the Member State of residence,

| — | minimum rights of prisoners in any Member State, |
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minimum rights of prisoners in any Member State,

| — | further conviction in respect of acts already subject to harmonisation measures, |
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further conviction in respect of acts already subject to harmonisation measures,

| — | the system for protecting the depositions of witnesses and victims; |
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the system for protecting the depositions of witnesses and victims;

recognise that the evaluation should also be carried out on the basis of the above elements with a view to taking or continuing initiatives at Union level in these fields,

| (g) | recognise that the corollary of the principle of mutual evaluation must be the promotion of training actions for all legal professionals, based on the European networks of legal organisations and institutions; thus, in the context of the adoption of the financial perspective for 2007-2013 and pursuant to the provisions of the Hague Programme (paragraph 3.2, subparagraph 2), provide for financial support to be given to the European networks of legal organisations and institutions, to the exchange programmes between legal authorities initiated by Parliament (notably under budget heading 18 05 01 03), and to new pilot schemes enabling the cooperation of agents or organisations in the Member States, with the objective of improving the quality of justice, |
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(g)

recognise that the corollary of the principle of mutual evaluation must be the promotion of training actions for all legal professionals, based on the European networks of legal organisations and institutions; thus, in the context of the adoption of the financial perspective for 2007-2013 and pursuant to the provisions of the Hague Programme (paragraph 3.2, subparagraph 2), provide for financial support to be given to the European networks of legal organisations and institutions, to the exchange programmes between legal authorities initiated by Parliament (notably under budget heading 18 05 01 03), and to new pilot schemes enabling the cooperation of agents or organisations in the Member States, with the objective of improving the quality of justice,

| (h) | call on the Commission immediately to incorporate the ‘Quality Charter for Criminal Justice in Europe’, the mutual evaluation mechanism and supplementary measures for the harmonisation of certain criminal provisions into the Action Plan which it is due to submit in 2005 in accordance with the Hague Programme; note, in this connection, that Parliament joins the European Council in recommending that the Commission adopt the provisions contained in the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe as the reference framework for the Action Plan; |
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(h)

call on the Commission immediately to incorporate the ‘Quality Charter for Criminal Justice in Europe’, the mutual evaluation mechanism and supplementary measures for the harmonisation of certain criminal provisions into the Action Plan which it is due to submit in 2005 in accordance with the Hague Programme; note, in this connection, that Parliament joins the European Council in recommending that the Commission adopt the provisions contained in the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe as the reference framework for the Action Plan;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward this recommendation to the Council and, for information, to the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, and the Council of Europe. |
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2.

Instructs its President to forward this recommendation to the Council and, for information, to the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, and the Council of Europe.

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(1)  Council Act of 29 May 2000 establishing in accordance with Article 34 of the Treaty on European Union the Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the European Union (OJ C 197, 12.7.2000, p. 1).

(2)  OJ L 190, 18.7.2002, p. 1.

(3)  OJ L 196, 2.8.2003, p. 45.

(4)  Texts Adopted, P6_TA(2004)0022.

P6_TA(2005)0031

European Capital of Culture — 2005-2019 ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 1419/1999/EC establishing a Community action for the ‘European Capital of Culture’ event for the years 2005-2019 (12029/1/2004 — C6-0161/2004 — 2003/0274(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (12029/1/2004 — C6-0161/2004), |
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having regard to the Council common position (12029/1/2004 — C6-0161/2004),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (1) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2003)0700) (2), |
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having regard to its position at first reading (1) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2003)0700) (2),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty, |
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having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Culture and Education (A6-0017/2005), |
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having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Culture and Education (A6-0017/2005),

| 1. | Approves the common position; |
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1.

Approves the common position;

| 2. | Notes that the act is adopted in accordance with the common position; |
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2.

Notes that the act is adopted in accordance with the common position;

| 3. | Instructs its President to sign the act with the President of the Council pursuant to Article 254(1) of the EC Treaty; |
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3.

Instructs its President to sign the act with the President of the Council pursuant to Article 254(1) of the EC Treaty;

| 4. | Instructs its Secretary-General to sign the act, once it has been verified that all the procedures have been duly completed, and, in agreement with the Secretary-General of the Council, to have it published in the Official Journal of the European Union; |
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4.

Instructs its Secretary-General to sign the act, once it has been verified that all the procedures have been duly completed, and, in agreement with the Secretary-General of the Council, to have it published in the Official Journal of the European Union;

| 5. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
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5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

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(1)  Texts Adopted, 22.4.2004, P5_TA(2004)0361.

(2)  Not yet published in OJ.

P6_TA(2005)0032

Competition policy (2003)

European Parliament resolution on the Commission's XXXIIIrd Report on Competition Policy — 2003 (2004/2139(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the XXXIIIrd Report on Competition Policy — 2003 (SEC(2004)0658), |
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having regard to the XXXIIIrd Report on Competition Policy — 2003 (SEC(2004)0658),

| — | having regard to Rules 112(2) and 45 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rules 112(2) and 45 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (A6-0024/2005), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (A6-0024/2005),

| A. | recalling that raising the competitiveness of European businesses is one of the key objectives of the Lisbon Strategy, |
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A.

recalling that raising the competitiveness of European businesses is one of the key objectives of the Lisbon Strategy,

| B. | emphasising the need for a continued and vigorous monitoring of distortions in competition, |
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B.

emphasising the need for a continued and vigorous monitoring of distortions in competition,

| C. | mindful of the business community's need for the highest degree of legal certainty regarding merger control policy, |
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C.

mindful of the business community's need for the highest degree of legal certainty regarding merger control policy,

| D. | noting in particular the significant volume of cases undertaken by the Competition Directorate-General of the Commission, where Commission decisions have either been fully accepted by the parties or upheld by the Courts, |
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D.

noting in particular the significant volume of cases undertaken by the Competition Directorate-General of the Commission, where Commission decisions have either been fully accepted by the parties or upheld by the Courts,

| 1. | Welcomes the XXXIIIrd report on Competition Policy, which highlights the major structural reforms of competition policy and enforcement taken forward under Commissioner Monti's leadership; |
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1.

Welcomes the XXXIIIrd report on Competition Policy, which highlights the major structural reforms of competition policy and enforcement taken forward under Commissioner Monti's leadership;

| 2. | Congratulates the Commissioner on maintaining constant and vigorous monitoring of distortions in competition, while undertaking far-reaching reorganisation and renewal of the anti-trust, merger control and state aid rules and internal reorganisation of the Competition Directorate-General; |
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2.

Congratulates the Commissioner on maintaining constant and vigorous monitoring of distortions in competition, while undertaking far-reaching reorganisation and renewal of the anti-trust, merger control and state aid rules and internal reorganisation of the Competition Directorate-General;

| 3. | Welcomes the adoption of a series of acts included in the modernisation package, namely the initiatives in the field of cooperation between the various enforcers of EU competition rules — the Commission, national competition authorities and national courts; in this connection, considers that it is also worth mentioning the appointment of a Chief Competition Economist, the strengthening of the role of the Hearing Officer and the reinforcement of the cartel unit, which will reduce the time required to conclude cartel cases; |
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3.

Welcomes the adoption of a series of acts included in the modernisation package, namely the initiatives in the field of cooperation between the various enforcers of EU competition rules — the Commission, national competition authorities and national courts; in this connection, considers that it is also worth mentioning the appointment of a Chief Competition Economist, the strengthening of the role of the Hearing Officer and the reinforcement of the cartel unit, which will reduce the time required to conclude cartel cases;

| 4. | Regrets the need for renewal of the 'temporary defensive mechanism' by the Council justifying the granting of aid of up to EUR 100 million to shipyards in Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and Denmark as a response to unfair competition from shipyards in South Korea, and looks to an early resolution of the dispute in the World Trade Organisation, before the date of expiry of the current mechanism in March 2005; |
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4.

Regrets the need for renewal of the 'temporary defensive mechanism' by the Council justifying the granting of aid of up to EUR 100 million to shipyards in Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and Denmark as a response to unfair competition from shipyards in South Korea, and looks to an early resolution of the dispute in the World Trade Organisation, before the date of expiry of the current mechanism in March 2005;

| 5. | Insists that the limited number of cases in which the Commission's decisions have been reviewed by the Court of Justice and set aside should not be seen as undermining confidence in the overall system of analysis and enforcement; |
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5.

Insists that the limited number of cases in which the Commission's decisions have been reviewed by the Court of Justice and set aside should not be seen as undermining confidence in the overall system of analysis and enforcement;

| 6. | Welcomes the development of a specific chapter in the Report on Competition Policy highlighting the Commission's approach in relation to the conditions under which Member States may give financial support to those entrusted with the operation of services of general interest, and following the Commission's report to the Laeken European Council of 14 and 15 December 2001, the Green Paper on services of general interest (COM(2003)0270) adopted by the Commission in on 21 May 2003 and the Altmark judgment (1), urges the Commission to bring forward proposals to increase legal certainty, define good governance and assist national and regional authorities in complying with Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty; |
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6.

Welcomes the development of a specific chapter in the Report on Competition Policy highlighting the Commission's approach in relation to the conditions under which Member States may give financial support to those entrusted with the operation of services of general interest, and following the Commission's report to the Laeken European Council of 14 and 15 December 2001, the Green Paper on services of general interest (COM(2003)0270) adopted by the Commission in on 21 May 2003 and the Altmark judgment (1), urges the Commission to bring forward proposals to increase legal certainty, define good governance and assist national and regional authorities in complying with Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty;

| 7. | Urges the Commission to continue to review the operation of the judicial system in relation to competition cases, in order to consider improvements to the speed of access to justice, and in order to maximise the experience and skills of the judiciary dealing with competition cases; |
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7.

Urges the Commission to continue to review the operation of the judicial system in relation to competition cases, in order to consider improvements to the speed of access to justice, and in order to maximise the experience and skills of the judiciary dealing with competition cases;

| 8. | Continues to support a more proactive role for the European Parliament in the development of competition policy through promoting co-decision powers for the Parliament, and regrets that the Commission and Council were not able to support this in the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe; |
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8.

Continues to support a more proactive role for the European Parliament in the development of competition policy through promoting co-decision powers for the Parliament, and regrets that the Commission and Council were not able to support this in the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe;

| 9. | Welcomes the revision of state aid rules reorientating the Commission's interest towards cases and issues of significance for the further development of the internal market, which has streamlined and simplified notification and the filing of complaints, and clarified further the 'de minimis' and R & D principles; |
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9.

Welcomes the revision of state aid rules reorientating the Commission's interest towards cases and issues of significance for the further development of the internal market, which has streamlined and simplified notification and the filing of complaints, and clarified further the 'de minimis' and R & D principles;

| 10. | Welcomes the view taken by the Commission that state aid for R & D will represent an incentive for SMEs to engage in more R & D, and the consequent proposed amendment to Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (2) on state aid for SMEs in order to include R & D aid, and calls the attention of the Commission to the differing national capacities within the Member States to engage in such programmes; |
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10.

Welcomes the view taken by the Commission that state aid for R & D will represent an incentive for SMEs to engage in more R & D, and the consequent proposed amendment to Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (2) on state aid for SMEs in order to include R & D aid, and calls the attention of the Commission to the differing national capacities within the Member States to engage in such programmes;

| 11. | Urges the Commission to further develop work on the impact on private companies of emission trading mechanisms, quotas, allowances, certificates and credits under the Kyoto Protocol agreement; |
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11.

Urges the Commission to further develop work on the impact on private companies of emission trading mechanisms, quotas, allowances, certificates and credits under the Kyoto Protocol agreement;

| 12. | Welcomes the environment-friendly criteria of the Commission applied in the approval of several environmental aid schemes and urges the Commission to further develop the conditions of transparency for such schemes so that they may serve as precedents for other regions and Member States; |
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12.

Welcomes the environment-friendly criteria of the Commission applied in the approval of several environmental aid schemes and urges the Commission to further develop the conditions of transparency for such schemes so that they may serve as precedents for other regions and Member States;

| 13. | Congratulates the Commission on responding positively to previous Parliament resolutions by establishing a dedicated Enforcement Unit for State Aid, charged with the responsibility of enforcing Commission decisions, particularly in the area of recovering unlawful state aid; |
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13.

Congratulates the Commission on responding positively to previous Parliament resolutions by establishing a dedicated Enforcement Unit for State Aid, charged with the responsibility of enforcing Commission decisions, particularly in the area of recovering unlawful state aid;

| 14. | Welcomes the further development of the State Aid scoreboard in internet format as an important instrument for transparency and informing consumers of the Commission's activities; |
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14.

Welcomes the further development of the State Aid scoreboard in internet format as an important instrument for transparency and informing consumers of the Commission's activities;

| 15. | Welcomes the progress towards implementing Commissioner Monti's programme for modernising the Commission's anti-trust rules, with its increased focus on investigation and penalising hard-core cartels, but expresses its concern that the 2003 Report on Competition Policy does not appear as yet to demonstrate any significant reduction in the backlog of cases under investigation by the Commission; |
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15.

Welcomes the progress towards implementing Commissioner Monti's programme for modernising the Commission's anti-trust rules, with its increased focus on investigation and penalising hard-core cartels, but expresses its concern that the 2003 Report on Competition Policy does not appear as yet to demonstrate any significant reduction in the backlog of cases under investigation by the Commission;

| 16. | Expresses its concern at the continued failure to achieve full liberalisation in the EU gas and electricity markets; |
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16.

Expresses its concern at the continued failure to achieve full liberalisation in the EU gas and electricity markets;

| 17. | Welcomes the Commission initiatives in relation to relevant markets, such as telecommunications, and the setting up of task forces between the Competition and the Information Society DGs to manage the consultation process; |
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17.

Welcomes the Commission initiatives in relation to relevant markets, such as telecommunications, and the setting up of task forces between the Competition and the Information Society DGs to manage the consultation process;

| 18. | Welcomes the Commission's appointment of a Consumer Liaison Officer in order to better develop and facilitate the Commission's dialogue with consumers; |
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18.

Welcomes the Commission's appointment of a Consumer Liaison Officer in order to better develop and facilitate the Commission's dialogue with consumers;

| 19. | Believes that the effective application of competition policy is an essential tool to achieve an efficient market structure which operates in the interests of consumers, and has a positive and significant impact upon their daily lives; wishes to emphasise that closer integration of the internal market sometimes makes it more natural to analyse the state of competition on the whole internal market, rather than on different submarkets (as has been the case in several recent merger decisions), and calls on the Commission to produce clearer guidelines on its interpretation of ‘the market’ in such cases; |
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19.

Believes that the effective application of competition policy is an essential tool to achieve an efficient market structure which operates in the interests of consumers, and has a positive and significant impact upon their daily lives; wishes to emphasise that closer integration of the internal market sometimes makes it more natural to analyse the state of competition on the whole internal market, rather than on different submarkets (as has been the case in several recent merger decisions), and calls on the Commission to produce clearer guidelines on its interpretation of ‘the market’ in such cases;

| 20. | Welcomes the Commission's continued commitment to the European Competition Days as an important opportunity to explain the positive impact of competition policy for consumers in all parts of the EU, but calls on the national authorities hosting these conferences to integrate consumer organisations and the national media into the programme planning for the European Competition Days; |
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20.

Welcomes the Commission's continued commitment to the European Competition Days as an important opportunity to explain the positive impact of competition policy for consumers in all parts of the EU, but calls on the national authorities hosting these conferences to integrate consumer organisations and the national media into the programme planning for the European Competition Days;

| 21. | Welcomes the Commission's new rules on motor vehicle distribution, looks for greater progress in reducing the major variations between Member States in prices of new motor vehicles, and regrets the current evidence that these disparities remain significant; |
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21.

Welcomes the Commission's new rules on motor vehicle distribution, looks for greater progress in reducing the major variations between Member States in prices of new motor vehicles, and regrets the current evidence that these disparities remain significant;

| 22. | Calls for further progress in relation to the motor vehicle repair market particularly in relation to access to technical information and easier availability of access to motor car spare parts; |
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22.

Calls for further progress in relation to the motor vehicle repair market particularly in relation to access to technical information and easier availability of access to motor car spare parts;

| 23. | Welcomes elements of the Commission's reform of the EC Merger Regulation (3), but regrets that Parliament's concerns about some elements of the proposal regarding legal certainty and fair process were not supported by the Commission; |
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23.

Welcomes elements of the Commission's reform of the EC Merger Regulation (3), but regrets that Parliament's concerns about some elements of the proposal regarding legal certainty and fair process were not supported by the Commission;

| 24. | Welcomes the reorganisation of the Competition Directorate-General of the Commission in the context of the merger control, particularly the restructuring along sectoral lines, the strengthening of economic assessment and greater definition concerning the role of consumers; |
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24.

Welcomes the reorganisation of the Competition Directorate-General of the Commission in the context of the merger control, particularly the restructuring along sectoral lines, the strengthening of economic assessment and greater definition concerning the role of consumers;

| 25. | Welcomes the Commission's commitment to help the 10 new Member States to adapt rapidly to the competition rules, anti-trust legislation and, in particular, state-aid regulation and urges the Commission to pursue the process of technical assistance and cooperation; |
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25.

Welcomes the Commission's commitment to help the 10 new Member States to adapt rapidly to the competition rules, anti-trust legislation and, in particular, state-aid regulation and urges the Commission to pursue the process of technical assistance and cooperation;

| 26. | Welcomes the Commission's commitment to pursue a policy of enhanced bilateral cooperation with the Community's main trading partners and to expand multilateral cooperation in the field of competition; in particular, the Commission must be congratulated for concluding cooperation agreements in competition matters with the United States, Canada and Japan; |
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26.

Welcomes the Commission's commitment to pursue a policy of enhanced bilateral cooperation with the Community's main trading partners and to expand multilateral cooperation in the field of competition; in particular, the Commission must be congratulated for concluding cooperation agreements in competition matters with the United States, Canada and Japan;

| 27. | Urges the Commission to continue to cooperate with OECD countries, Asian countries (with a particular focus on China) and Latin American countries; |
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27.

Urges the Commission to continue to cooperate with OECD countries, Asian countries (with a particular focus on China) and Latin American countries;

| 28. | Urges the Commission to pursue negotiations with the WTO on the interaction between trade and competition policy, in the spirit of the Doha Declaration of November 2001; |
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28.

Urges the Commission to pursue negotiations with the WTO on the interaction between trade and competition policy, in the spirit of the Doha Declaration of November 2001;

| 29. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission. |
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29.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission.

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(1)  Case C-280/00 Altmark Trans GmbH and Regierungspräsidium Magdeburg v. Nahverkehrsgesellschaft Altmark GmbH, and Oberbundesanwalt beim Bundesverwaltungsgericht [2003] ECR I-7747.

(2)  OJ L 10, 13.1.2001, p. 33.

(3)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

P6_TA(2005)0033

State aid in the form of public service compensation

European Parliament resolution on State aid in the form of public service compensation (2004/2186(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission draft decision on the application of Article 86 of the Treaty to State aid in the form of public service compensation granted to certain undertakings entrusted with the operation of services of general economic interest, of 18 February 2004, as transmitted to the European Parliament for opinion on 8 September 2004, |
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having regard to the Commission draft decision on the application of Article 86 of the Treaty to State aid in the form of public service compensation granted to certain undertakings entrusted with the operation of services of general economic interest, of 18 February 2004, as transmitted to the European Parliament for opinion on 8 September 2004,

| — | having regard to the Commission draft directive amending Directive 80/723/EEC on the transparency of financial relations between Member States and public undertakings, of 18 February 2004, as transmitted to the European Parliament for opinion on 8 September 2004, |
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having regard to the Commission draft directive amending Directive 80/723/EEC on the transparency of financial relations between Member States and public undertakings, of 18 February 2004, as transmitted to the European Parliament for opinion on 8 September 2004,

| — | having regard to the Commission working paper on a Community framework for State aid in the form of public service compensation (the ‘Framework’), as transmitted to the European Parliament for opinion on 8 September 2004, |
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having regard to the Commission working paper on a Community framework for State aid in the form of public service compensation (the ‘Framework’), as transmitted to the European Parliament for opinion on 8 September 2004,

| — | having regard to Articles 2, 5, 16, 73, 86, 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty, |
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having regard to Articles 2, 5, 16, 73, 86, 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to its previous resolutions on services of general interest, in particular to its resolutions: of 17 December 1997 on the communication from the Commission on services of general interest in Europe (1); of 18 May 2000 on the draft directive amending Commission Directive 80/723/EEC on the transparency of financial relations between Member States and public undertakings (2); of 13 November 2001 on the Commission communication ‘Services of General Interest in Europe’ (3) and its resolution of 14 January 2004 on the Green Paper on services of general interest (4), |
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having regard to its previous resolutions on services of general interest, in particular to its resolutions: of 17 December 1997 on the communication from the Commission on services of general interest in Europe (1); of 18 May 2000 on the draft directive amending Commission Directive 80/723/EEC on the transparency of financial relations between Member States and public undertakings (2); of 13 November 2001 on the Commission communication ‘Services of General Interest in Europe’ (3) and its resolution of 14 January 2004 on the Green Paper on services of general interest (4),

| — | having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 69/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis aid (5), |
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having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 69/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis aid (5),

| — | having regard to the Commission Green paper on services of general interest (COM(2003)0270) and to the communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — White Paper on services of general interest (COM(2004)0374), |
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having regard to the Commission Green paper on services of general interest (COM(2003)0270) and to the communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — White Paper on services of general interest (COM(2004)0374),

| — | having regard to the Presidency Conclusions of the Lisbon European Council of 23 and 24 March 2000, the Laeken European Council of 14 and 15 December 2001 and the Barcelona European Council of 15 and 16 March 2002, the latter two of which request the Commission to bring some clarity to the State aid regime in the framework of Article 86(2) of the Treaty, |
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having regard to the Presidency Conclusions of the Lisbon European Council of 23 and 24 March 2000, the Laeken European Council of 14 and 15 December 2001 and the Barcelona European Council of 15 and 16 March 2002, the latter two of which request the Commission to bring some clarity to the State aid regime in the framework of Article 86(2) of the Treaty,

| — | having regard to the November 2004 report from the High Level Group chaired by Wim Kok regarding the Lisbon Strategy entitled ‘Facing the challenge — the Lisbon strategy for growth and employment’ (6), |
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having regard to the November 2004 report from the High Level Group chaired by Wim Kok regarding the Lisbon Strategy entitled ‘Facing the challenge — the Lisbon strategy for growth and employment’ (6),

| — | having regard to Articles I-3; I-5; II-96; III-122; III-166; III-167; III-238 of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, as signed by Member States in Rome on 29 October 2004, |
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having regard to Articles I-3; I-5; II-96; III-122; III-166; III-167; III-238 of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, as signed by Member States in Rome on 29 October 2004,

| — | having regard to the case-law of the European Court of Justice relating to services of general interest, and in particular to the Altmark judgment of 24 July 2003 (7), |
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having regard to the case-law of the European Court of Justice relating to services of general interest, and in particular to the Altmark judgment of 24 July 2003 (7),

| — | having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions of 29 September 2004, |
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having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions of 29 September 2004,

| — | having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee of 12 October 2004, |
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having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee of 12 October 2004,

| — | having regard to Rules 45 and 112(2) of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rules 45 and 112(2) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Economic and Monetary Affairs (A6-0034/2005), |
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having regard to the report of the Economic and Monetary Affairs (A6-0034/2005),

| A. | whereas high-quality services of general interest (SGI), accessible to all, are not only an important element of social and economic cohesion, but may also contribute considerably to the competitiveness of the European economy, |
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A.

whereas high-quality services of general interest (SGI), accessible to all, are not only an important element of social and economic cohesion, but may also contribute considerably to the competitiveness of the European economy,

| B. | whereas the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe recognises the right of local authorities to self-government (Article I-5) and makes territorial cohesion a general overall objective of the Union (Article I-3), |
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B.

whereas the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe recognises the right of local authorities to self-government (Article I-5) and makes territorial cohesion a general overall objective of the Union (Article I-3),

| C. | whereas the interest of the citizen in his dual role of consumer (of services) and taxpayer must be the guiding principle; whereas compensation to undertakings providing SGIs must be granted with the sole purpose of securing the provision of high-quality, accessible and affordable services; other objectives must be attained with other forms of support, |
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C.

whereas the interest of the citizen in his dual role of consumer (of services) and taxpayer must be the guiding principle; whereas compensation to undertakings providing SGIs must be granted with the sole purpose of securing the provision of high-quality, accessible and affordable services; other objectives must be attained with other forms of support,

| D. | whereas, without prejudice to the existing internal market rules, local public services are run on the basis of decisions taken by democratically legitimised bodies close to the citizens and able to respond adequately and innovatively to citizens' needs, |
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D.

whereas, without prejudice to the existing internal market rules, local public services are run on the basis of decisions taken by democratically legitimised bodies close to the citizens and able to respond adequately and innovatively to citizens' needs,

| E. | whereas the internal market, liberalisation and compliance with the rules on competition have on the whole led to improved access to SGIs, new services with more choice, better quality and lower costs for consumers, |
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E.

whereas the internal market, liberalisation and compliance with the rules on competition have on the whole led to improved access to SGIs, new services with more choice, better quality and lower costs for consumers,

| F. | whereas, with a view to evidence-based policy making, the Commission should present a sound and exhaustive evaluation of the liberalisation process, taking into account the point of view of all stakeholders involved (users, local authorities, undertakings, etc.), |
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F.

whereas, with a view to evidence-based policy making, the Commission should present a sound and exhaustive evaluation of the liberalisation process, taking into account the point of view of all stakeholders involved (users, local authorities, undertakings, etc.),

| G. | whereas the total amount of state aid granted each year in the European Union is equivalent to more than 50 % of the annual budget of the European Union even by the most conservative estimates; whereas state aid has consequences for public finances, for competition and for the ability of private undertakings to invest in a globalised economic environment; whereas state aid compensation is raised from European taxpayers and must therefore be spent responsibly, providing value for money, |
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G.

whereas the total amount of state aid granted each year in the European Union is equivalent to more than 50 % of the annual budget of the European Union even by the most conservative estimates; whereas state aid has consequences for public finances, for competition and for the ability of private undertakings to invest in a globalised economic environment; whereas state aid compensation is raised from European taxpayers and must therefore be spent responsibly, providing value for money,

| H. | whereas it is not always possible to clearly distinguish two separate categories, namely SGI and Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI), as the qualification ‘non-economic’ has two dimensions: the objective and purpose of the service and the legal form of the provider (public, private or other) and the economic context in which it operates (free market, regulated market, state monopoly, etc.); whereas there are great differences across the Member States on both aspects, making a single European definition both impossible and contrary to the principles of subsidiarity and self-government; whereas for practical and operational purposes, however, it is necessary to draw up criteria for establishing under what circumstances exemptions to the competition rules may be granted; whereas the qualification ‘non-economic’ must rest on criteria concerning both the purpose of the service on the one hand, and the service provider and economic context on the other, |
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H.

whereas it is not always possible to clearly distinguish two separate categories, namely SGI and Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI), as the qualification ‘non-economic’ has two dimensions: the objective and purpose of the service and the legal form of the provider (public, private or other) and the economic context in which it operates (free market, regulated market, state monopoly, etc.); whereas there are great differences across the Member States on both aspects, making a single European definition both impossible and contrary to the principles of subsidiarity and self-government; whereas for practical and operational purposes, however, it is necessary to draw up criteria for establishing under what circumstances exemptions to the competition rules may be granted; whereas the qualification ‘non-economic’ must rest on criteria concerning both the purpose of the service on the one hand, and the service provider and economic context on the other,

| I. | whereas public authorities retain sole responsibility at all times for setting the framework of criteria and conditions for service provision, irrespective of the legal status of the provider and of whether the service is provided on the basis of free competition, |
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I.

whereas public authorities retain sole responsibility at all times for setting the framework of criteria and conditions for service provision, irrespective of the legal status of the provider and of whether the service is provided on the basis of free competition,

| J. | whereas the setting of framework criteria and conditions for SGIs and the expected level of service are very much a question of national, regional or local traditions, and should therefore be left to the competent national, regional and local authorities, in the context of their right of self-government, and without prejudice to the current internal market rules, |
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J.

whereas the setting of framework criteria and conditions for SGIs and the expected level of service are very much a question of national, regional or local traditions, and should therefore be left to the competent national, regional and local authorities, in the context of their right of self-government, and without prejudice to the current internal market rules,

| K. | whereas such a service should be assigned by way of an official act outlining the details of the service obligation, so as to ensure that only recognised SGIs will benefit from the proposed arrangements, |
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K.

whereas such a service should be assigned by way of an official act outlining the details of the service obligation, so as to ensure that only recognised SGIs will benefit from the proposed arrangements,

| L. | whereas the assignment by such an official act must satisfy transparency criteria and be based on equal conditions for all competitors, |
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L.

whereas the assignment by such an official act must satisfy transparency criteria and be based on equal conditions for all competitors,

| M. | whereas the concept of compensation encompasses any type of aid, whether in the form of cash or physical or human resources, or based on a legal provision or on the legal nature of the beneficiary's status with respect to the financing of the contract, |
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M.

whereas the concept of compensation encompasses any type of aid, whether in the form of cash or physical or human resources, or based on a legal provision or on the legal nature of the beneficiary's status with respect to the financing of the contract,

| N. | whereas the Commission proposal applies only to cases which do not satisfy the four criteria defined by the Court of Justice in its Altmark judgment; whereas compensation is not deemed to be state aid if those four criteria are satisfied, |
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N.

whereas the Commission proposal applies only to cases which do not satisfy the four criteria defined by the Court of Justice in its Altmark judgment; whereas compensation is not deemed to be state aid if those four criteria are satisfied,

| O. | whereas the amount of compensation may not exceed what is necessary for the operation of the service and must not be used to finance activities outside the scope of the service in question (so-called crosssubsidies), |
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O.

whereas the amount of compensation may not exceed what is necessary for the operation of the service and must not be used to finance activities outside the scope of the service in question (so-called crosssubsidies),

| P. | whereas compensation must be available to all operators, irrespective of their legal status, which are entrusted with providing SGIs, |
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P.

whereas compensation must be available to all operators, irrespective of their legal status, which are entrusted with providing SGIs,

| Q. | whereas the granting of state aid to a monopoly usually constitutes an obstacle to a properly functioning market, and must therefore be thoroughly investigated and justified, |
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Q.

whereas the granting of state aid to a monopoly usually constitutes an obstacle to a properly functioning market, and must therefore be thoroughly investigated and justified,

| R. | whereas the service for which compensation or state aid is permissible under the proposed arrangements should be assigned either by way of a fair and transparent tendering procedure or by way of an official act that, depending on the law in the Member States, may take the form of one or more legislative or regulatory instruments or a contract, |
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R.

whereas the service for which compensation or state aid is permissible under the proposed arrangements should be assigned either by way of a fair and transparent tendering procedure or by way of an official act that, depending on the law in the Member States, may take the form of one or more legislative or regulatory instruments or a contract,

| S. | whereas it is difficult to judge the scope and impact of the proposals without data on the number of undertakings, the total amount of state aid and the total administrative burden involved, |
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S.

whereas it is difficult to judge the scope and impact of the proposals without data on the number of undertakings, the total amount of state aid and the total administrative burden involved,

| T. | whereas the justification for granting state aid to undertakings responsible for an SGI or state compensation should be reviewed at regular and appropriate intervals as new services emerge or, conversely, as existing services become obsolete or are provided by means of new instruments owing to technological progress and changes in society, |
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T.

whereas the justification for granting state aid to undertakings responsible for an SGI or state compensation should be reviewed at regular and appropriate intervals as new services emerge or, conversely, as existing services become obsolete or are provided by means of new instruments owing to technological progress and changes in society,

| U. | whereas effective, stringent controls over the granting of state aid or compensation are required in order to ensure fair competition and transparency and to avoid discrimination, |
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U.

whereas effective, stringent controls over the granting of state aid or compensation are required in order to ensure fair competition and transparency and to avoid discrimination,

| V. | whereas, when applying the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, the Commission should focus on controlling infringements that have a significant impact on the internal market; whereas local public services do not normally affect cross-border trade, |
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V.

whereas, when applying the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, the Commission should focus on controlling infringements that have a significant impact on the internal market; whereas local public services do not normally affect cross-border trade,

General

| 1. | Welcomes the proposals of the Commission and endorses the aims of reducing unnecessary red tape and providing legal clarification; notes that, as announced by the Commission in its abovementioned White Paper on services of general interest, legal clarification must include a definition of when compensation does not constitute state aid; calls on the Commission, however, to clarify what does not constitute state aid; |
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1.

Welcomes the proposals of the Commission and endorses the aims of reducing unnecessary red tape and providing legal clarification; notes that, as announced by the Commission in its abovementioned White Paper on services of general interest, legal clarification must include a definition of when compensation does not constitute state aid; calls on the Commission, however, to clarify what does not constitute state aid;

| 2. | Recommends that the arrangements be put in place without delay, so as to limit to a minimum the legal gap that exists between the pronouncement of the Altmark ruling and the date on which the proposed arrangements are to enter into force; considers that, pending their entry into force, these arrangements should apply to all state aid granted after the Altmark ruling and fulfilling the conditions laid down in Articles 1 and 2 of the Decision; considers that state aid not fulfilling those conditions should be dealt with in accordance with the relevant framework directives, guidelines and opinions; |
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2.

Recommends that the arrangements be put in place without delay, so as to limit to a minimum the legal gap that exists between the pronouncement of the Altmark ruling and the date on which the proposed arrangements are to enter into force; considers that, pending their entry into force, these arrangements should apply to all state aid granted after the Altmark ruling and fulfilling the conditions laid down in Articles 1 and 2 of the Decision; considers that state aid not fulfilling those conditions should be dealt with in accordance with the relevant framework directives, guidelines and opinions;

| 3. | Calls on the Commission to clarify adequately all the legal consequences of the proposed instruments and how they interact and their compatibility with existing EU rules concerning public procurement and with sector-specific EU legislative provisions; |
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3.

Calls on the Commission to clarify adequately all the legal consequences of the proposed instruments and how they interact and their compatibility with existing EU rules concerning public procurement and with sector-specific EU legislative provisions;

| 4. | Asks the Commission to clarify the legal status of the Framework, also with a view to enabling the European Parliament to play its full role in this highly political debate; |
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4.

Asks the Commission to clarify the legal status of the Framework, also with a view to enabling the European Parliament to play its full role in this highly political debate;

| 5. | Points out that the criteria from the Altmark ruling need to be developed and clarified further, in particular the fourth criterion, with its reference to a typical well-run undertaking; calls on the Commission, therefore, to complete the work on the communication interpreting the Altmark ruling that has been announced; suggests that a benchmarking exercise be carried out, coupled with adequate consultation with stakeholders, to clarify these criteria further, with a view to achieving legal certainty; |
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5.

Points out that the criteria from the Altmark ruling need to be developed and clarified further, in particular the fourth criterion, with its reference to a typical well-run undertaking; calls on the Commission, therefore, to complete the work on the communication interpreting the Altmark ruling that has been announced; suggests that a benchmarking exercise be carried out, coupled with adequate consultation with stakeholders, to clarify these criteria further, with a view to achieving legal certainty;

With regard to the Framework

| 6. | Endorses the general approach of the Commission in the Framework; |
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6.

Endorses the general approach of the Commission in the Framework;

| 7. | Welcomes the planned exemption for public service broadcasters (point 4), since this recognises the specific characteristics of public service broadcasting as compared to other SGEIs and the powers of the Member States as acknowledged by the Amsterdam Protocol; |
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7.

Welcomes the planned exemption for public service broadcasters (point 4), since this recognises the specific characteristics of public service broadcasting as compared to other SGEIs and the powers of the Member States as acknowledged by the Amsterdam Protocol;

| 8. | Welcomes the fact that the Commission has decided to consult the European Parliament on the proposed framework; |
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8.

Welcomes the fact that the Commission has decided to consult the European Parliament on the proposed framework;

| 9. | Stresses that the institutions with the relevant democratic legitimacy, namely national, regional and local authorities, should be responsible for defining SGEIs and for imposing obligations on and assessing the service providers entrusted therewith; |
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9.

Stresses that the institutions with the relevant democratic legitimacy, namely national, regional and local authorities, should be responsible for defining SGEIs and for imposing obligations on and assessing the service providers entrusted therewith;

| 10. | Stresses the need to consult widely, with a particular emphasis on users, both when defining service obligations and in assessing whether service obligations are met by the provider; considers that, since state aid is allowed for the provision of a particular service, user satisfaction is the main justification for the granting thereof; |
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10.

Stresses the need to consult widely, with a particular emphasis on users, both when defining service obligations and in assessing whether service obligations are met by the provider; considers that, since state aid is allowed for the provision of a particular service, user satisfaction is the main justification for the granting thereof;

| 11. | Calls for the rules for undertakings using any over-compensation to finance another SGEI operated by the same undertaking to be applied strictly; such a transfer must be shown in the undertaking's accounts and must be carried out in accordance with the principles set out in the Framework; the Member States must ensure that such transfers are subject to proper control; the transparency rules laid down in Commission Directive 80/723/EEC (8) should apply; |
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11.

Calls for the rules for undertakings using any over-compensation to finance another SGEI operated by the same undertaking to be applied strictly; such a transfer must be shown in the undertaking's accounts and must be carried out in accordance with the principles set out in the Framework; the Member States must ensure that such transfers are subject to proper control; the transparency rules laid down in Commission Directive 80/723/EEC (8) should apply;

| 12. | Points out that point 22 (any over-compensation to a public undertaking may be used by the State in its capacity as shareholder to inject finance into that undertaking) seems not to be in line with the principle of neutrality; proposes that it be redrafted so as to cover all providers, regardless of their legal form; |
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12.

Points out that point 22 (any over-compensation to a public undertaking may be used by the State in its capacity as shareholder to inject finance into that undertaking) seems not to be in line with the principle of neutrality; proposes that it be redrafted so as to cover all providers, regardless of their legal form;

| 13. | Considers that ‘undertaking’ should be understood as meaning every entity engaged in an economic activity, regardless of the legal status of the entity and the way in which it is financed; ‘public undertaking’ should be understood as meaning any undertaking over which the public authorities may exercise directly or indirectly a dominant influence by virtue of their ownership of it, their financial participation therein, or the rules which govern it, as defined in Article 2(1)(b) of Directive 80/723/EEC; |
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13.

Considers that ‘undertaking’ should be understood as meaning every entity engaged in an economic activity, regardless of the legal status of the entity and the way in which it is financed; ‘public undertaking’ should be understood as meaning any undertaking over which the public authorities may exercise directly or indirectly a dominant influence by virtue of their ownership of it, their financial participation therein, or the rules which govern it, as defined in Article 2(1)(b) of Directive 80/723/EEC;

| 14. | Considers that the Framework should remain valid for four years following its entry into force; advocates evidence-based policy-making and therefore proposes making the renewal of the Framework subject to a review, including an extensive impact assessment, based on factual information and wide consultation, with particular emphasis on users; the relevant information should be made available to the European Parliament; |
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14.

Considers that the Framework should remain valid for four years following its entry into force; advocates evidence-based policy-making and therefore proposes making the renewal of the Framework subject to a review, including an extensive impact assessment, based on factual information and wide consultation, with particular emphasis on users; the relevant information should be made available to the European Parliament;

| 15. | Welcomes, in particular, point 11 of the Framework relating to social charges; |
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15.

Welcomes, in particular, point 11 of the Framework relating to social charges;

With regard to the Draft Decision on the application of Article 86 of the Treaty

| 16. | Requests the Commission to clearly define the scope of the Draft Decision; |
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16.

Requests the Commission to clearly define the scope of the Draft Decision;

| 17. | Proposes that ‘small’ SGEIs should be defined as undertakings which do not substantially affect the development of trade and competition, as their turnover is limited or because their activities are of a highly local nature; |
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17.

Proposes that ‘small’ SGEIs should be defined as undertakings which do not substantially affect the development of trade and competition, as their turnover is limited or because their activities are of a highly local nature;

| 18. | Except in the case of ‘small’ SGEIs, as referred to in paragraph 17, insists that, where state aid for SGIs is permissible, such services should be assigned either by way of a fair and transparent tendering process, whereby the amount of state aid is objectively established, or by way of an official act that, depending on the law in the Member States, may take the form of one or more legislative or regulatory instruments or a contract; |
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18.

Except in the case of ‘small’ SGEIs, as referred to in paragraph 17, insists that, where state aid for SGIs is permissible, such services should be assigned either by way of a fair and transparent tendering process, whereby the amount of state aid is objectively established, or by way of an official act that, depending on the law in the Member States, may take the form of one or more legislative or regulatory instruments or a contract;

| 19. | Is of the opinion that the threshold for exempting public service compensation from notification requirements should be high enough to ensure sufficient flexibility and minimum administrative burden, without unnecessarily distorting competition; agrees in principle to the references suggested by the Commission, i.e. the standard definition of an SME and the threshold for compensation; |
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19.

Is of the opinion that the threshold for exempting public service compensation from notification requirements should be high enough to ensure sufficient flexibility and minimum administrative burden, without unnecessarily distorting competition; agrees in principle to the references suggested by the Commission, i.e. the standard definition of an SME and the threshold for compensation;

| 20. | Considers that the Decision should remain valid for four years following its entry into force; advocates evidence-based policy-making and therefore proposes making renewal of the Decision subject to a review, including an extensive impact assessment based on factual information and wide consultation, with particular emphasis on users; the relevant information should be made available to the European Parliament; |
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20.

Considers that the Decision should remain valid for four years following its entry into force; advocates evidence-based policy-making and therefore proposes making renewal of the Decision subject to a review, including an extensive impact assessment based on factual information and wide consultation, with particular emphasis on users; the relevant information should be made available to the European Parliament;

| 21. | Asks the Commission to clarify whether the turnover threshold relates to the undertaking as a whole or to the individual activities of the undertaking; |
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21.

Asks the Commission to clarify whether the turnover threshold relates to the undertaking as a whole or to the individual activities of the undertaking;

| 22. | Calls for additional provisions to avoid the risk of larger undertakings being divided into smaller entities, in order to circumvent the threshold; considers that the same applies to sectors which are made up of many small providers which essentially operate as a single operator; |
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22.

Calls for additional provisions to avoid the risk of larger undertakings being divided into smaller entities, in order to circumvent the threshold; considers that the same applies to sectors which are made up of many small providers which essentially operate as a single operator;

| 23. | Notes that the scope of the draft Decision includes hospitals and social housing undertakings, although high volumes of aid may lead to distortions of competition in these areas too; points out that these sectors are also of interest to private operators; points out, furthermore, that the granting of subsidies may have a detrimental effect on competition; in view of this, considers that agreed rules on transparency and the obligation of each Member State to submit a detailed description of the way in which hospitals and social housing undertakings are organised and financed should be strictly applied; |
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23.

Notes that the scope of the draft Decision includes hospitals and social housing undertakings, although high volumes of aid may lead to distortions of competition in these areas too; points out that these sectors are also of interest to private operators; points out, furthermore, that the granting of subsidies may have a detrimental effect on competition; in view of this, considers that agreed rules on transparency and the obligation of each Member State to submit a detailed description of the way in which hospitals and social housing undertakings are organised and financed should be strictly applied;

| 24. | Asks the Commission to clarify what principles it will apply when assessing individual cases; |
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24.

Asks the Commission to clarify what principles it will apply when assessing individual cases;

| 25. | Considers that, in the field of transport, this decision should only apply to public service compensation for maritime and air links to islands and to air and land links to remote and isolated settlements, granted in accordance with sectoral rules, on which annual traffic does not exceed 300 000 passengers; |
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25.

Considers that, in the field of transport, this decision should only apply to public service compensation for maritime and air links to islands and to air and land links to remote and isolated settlements, granted in accordance with sectoral rules, on which annual traffic does not exceed 300 000 passengers;

With regard to the Draft Directive on transparency

| 26. | Agrees with the Commission that the criteria from the Altmark ruling need to be clarified further; makes it clear, however, that since the transparency directive is part of the legislative package on state aid, which is intended solely to ensure the policing thereof, its scope must not extend beyond the issue of state aid itself; agrees also with the Commission that undertakings to which compensation is granted in line with the criteria from the Altmark ruling must not be exempted from the requirement to maintain separate accounts; |
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26.

Agrees with the Commission that the criteria from the Altmark ruling need to be clarified further; makes it clear, however, that since the transparency directive is part of the legislative package on state aid, which is intended solely to ensure the policing thereof, its scope must not extend beyond the issue of state aid itself; agrees also with the Commission that undertakings to which compensation is granted in line with the criteria from the Altmark ruling must not be exempted from the requirement to maintain separate accounts;

| 27. | Notes that there seems to be a time gap between the pronouncement of the Altmark ruling (July 2003), the proposed Framework and Decision (first half of 2005) and the deadline for Member States to comply with the transparency directive (more than 12 months after its publication in the Official Journal); seeks clarification from the Commission as to the provisions in force during this period and possible gaps; |
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27.

Notes that there seems to be a time gap between the pronouncement of the Altmark ruling (July 2003), the proposed Framework and Decision (first half of 2005) and the deadline for Member States to comply with the transparency directive (more than 12 months after its publication in the Official Journal); seeks clarification from the Commission as to the provisions in force during this period and possible gaps;

Modifications

| 28. | Calls on the Commission to take account of the following modifications to its draft decision on the application of Article 86 of the Treaty to State aid in the form of public service compensation granted to certain undertakings entrusted with the operation of services of general economic interest:






  DRAFT DECISION | MODIFICATIONS BY PARLIAMENT |
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| Modification 1 |
| Recital 2a (new) |
| | (2a) ‘Undertaking’ should be defined as every entity engaged in an economic activity, regardless of the legal status of the entity and the way in which it is financed. ‘Public undertaking’ should be as defined in Article 2(1)(b) of Commission Directive 80/723/EEC of 25 June 1980 on the transparency of financial relations between Member States and public undertakings (9). |
| Modification 2 |
| Article 1, point (i) |
| (i) | public service compensation granted to undertakings with an annual turnover before tax, all activities included, of less than
  (...) [*]
  during the two financial years preceding that in which the SGEI was assigned and with annual compensation for the service in question of less than
  (...) [**]
  . The latter threshold may be determined by taking an annual average representing the present value of compensation granted during the contract period or over a period of five years. For credit institutions, the threshold of
  (...)
  is replaced by a threshold of
  (...) [***]
  in terms of balancesheet total; |

28.

Calls on the Commission to take account of the following modifications to its draft decision on the application of Article 86 of the Treaty to State aid in the form of public service compensation granted to certain undertakings entrusted with the operation of services of general economic interest:

DRAFT DECISION

MODIFICATIONS BY PARLIAMENT

Modification 1

Recital 2a (new)

(2a) ‘Undertaking’ should be defined as every entity engaged in an economic activity, regardless of the legal status of the entity and the way in which it is financed. ‘Public undertaking’ should be as defined in Article 2(1)(b) of Commission Directive 80/723/EEC of 25 June 1980 on the transparency of financial relations between Member States and public undertakings (9).

Modification 2

Article 1, point (i)

(i)

public service compensation granted to undertakings with an annual turnover before tax, all activities included, of less than
  (...) [*]
  during the two financial years preceding that in which the SGEI was assigned and with annual compensation for the service in question of less than
  (...) [**]
  . The latter threshold may be determined by taking an annual average representing the present value of compensation granted during the contract period or over a period of five years. For credit institutions, the threshold of
  (...)
  is replaced by a threshold of
  (...) [***]
  in terms of balancesheet total;

| (i) | public service compensation granted to undertakings with an annual turnover before tax, all activities included, of less than
  EUR 50 million
  during the two financial years preceding that in which the SGEI was assigned and with annual compensation for the service in question of less than
  EUR 15 million
  . The latter threshold may be determined by taking an annual average representing the present value of compensation granted during the contract period or over a period of five years. For credit institutions, the threshold of
  EUR 50 million
  is replaced by a threshold of
  EUR 800 million
  in terms of balance-sheet total; |
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(i)

public service compensation granted to undertakings with an annual turnover before tax, all activities included, of less than
  EUR 50 million
  during the two financial years preceding that in which the SGEI was assigned and with annual compensation for the service in question of less than
  EUR 15 million
  . The latter threshold may be determined by taking an annual average representing the present value of compensation granted during the contract period or over a period of five years. For credit institutions, the threshold of
  EUR 50 million
  is replaced by a threshold of
  EUR 800 million
  in terms of balance-sheet total;

Modification 3

Article 1, point (ii)

| (ii) | Public service compensation granted to hospitals that carry out activities involving services of general economic interest; |
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(ii)

Public service compensation granted to hospitals that carry out activities involving services of general economic interest;

| (ii) | Public service compensation granted to hospitals that carry out activities involving services of general economic interest,
  provided that the Member State concerned submits to the Commission a detailed description of the way in which the hospital sector is organised and financed in that Member State, to enable the Commission to assess whether such compensation is compatible with the Treaty. The Member State concerned shall notify the Commission of any changes in the organisation or financing of that sector. |
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(ii)

Public service compensation granted to hospitals that carry out activities involving services of general economic interest,
  provided that the Member State concerned submits to the Commission a detailed description of the way in which the hospital sector is organised and financed in that Member State, to enable the Commission to assess whether such compensation is compatible with the Treaty. The Member State concerned shall notify the Commission of any changes in the organisation or financing of that sector.

Modification 4

Article 1, point (iii)

| (iii) | Public service compensation granted to social housing undertakings that carry out activities involving services of general economic interest. |
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(iii)

Public service compensation granted to social housing undertakings that carry out activities involving services of general economic interest.

| (iii) | Public service compensation granted to social housing undertakings that carry out activities involving services of general economic interest,
  provided that the Member State submits to the Commission a detailed description of the way in which social housing undertakings are organised and financed in that Member State, to enable the Commission to assess whether such compensation is compatible with the Treaty. The Member State concerned shall notify the Commission of any changes in the organisation or financing of those undertakings. |
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(iii)

Public service compensation granted to social housing undertakings that carry out activities involving services of general economic interest,
  provided that the Member State submits to the Commission a detailed description of the way in which social housing undertakings are organised and financed in that Member State, to enable the Commission to assess whether such compensation is compatible with the Treaty. The Member State concerned shall notify the Commission of any changes in the organisation or financing of those undertakings.

Modification 5

Article 1, point (iv)

| (iv) | in the field of transport, this decision only applies to public service compensation for maritime links to islands, granted in accordance with sectoral rules, on which annual traffic does not exceed
  100 000 passengers
  . |
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(iv)

in the field of transport, this decision only applies to public service compensation for maritime links to islands, granted in accordance with sectoral rules, on which annual traffic does not exceed
  100 000 passengers
  .

| (iv) | in the field of transport, this decision only applies to public service compensation for maritime
  and air
  links to islands and
  to maritime, air and land links to remote and isolated settlements
  , granted in accordance with sectoral rules, on which annual traffic does not exceed
  300 000 passengers
  . |
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(iv)

in the field of transport, this decision only applies to public service compensation for maritime
  and air
  links to islands and
  to maritime, air and land links to remote and isolated settlements
  , granted in accordance with sectoral rules, on which annual traffic does not exceed
  300 000 passengers
  .

Modification 6

Article 1, paragraph 1a (new)

1a. This Decision shall apply without prejudice to the rules laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty.

Modification 7

Article 2

In so far as it constitutes State aid, public service compensation that meets the conditions laid down by this Decision is compatible with the common market and shall be exempt from the obligation of prior notification provided for in Article 88(3) of the Treaty, without prejudice to the existence of
  stricter
  provisions relating to public service obligations contained in sectoral Community legislation.

In so far as it constitutes State aid, public service compensation that meets the conditions laid down by this Decision is compatible with the common market and shall be exempt from the obligation of prior notification provided for in Article 88(3) of the Treaty, without prejudice to the existence of provisions relating to public service obligations contained in sectoral Community legislation.

Modification 8

Article 4, introduction

In order to benefit from this Decision, the public service task shall be assigned by way of an official act that, depending on the law in the Member States, may take the form of one or more legislative or regulatory instruments or a contract. The act shall specify, in particular:

In order to benefit from this Decision, the public service task shall be assigned
  either by way of a fair and transparent tendering procedure or
  by way of an official act that, depending on the law in the Member States, may take the form of one or more legislative or regulatory instruments or a contract. The act shall specify, in particular:

Modification 9

Article 4, point (ba) (new)

| (ba) | the public need, which is otherwise inadequately met, satisfied by the act. |
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(ba)

Modification 10

Article 4, paragraph 1a (new)

When defining public service obligations and in assessing whether those obligations are met by the undertaking concerned, the Member States shall consult widely, with particular emphasis on users.

Modification 11

Article 4, paragraph 1b (new)

In order to benefit from this Decision, the public service task shall be assigned either by way of a fair and transparent tendering procedure or by way of an official act that, depending on the law in the Member States, may take the form of one or more legislative or regulatory instruments or a contract.

Modification 12

Article 7a (new)

Article 7a

This Decision shall remain valid for four years following its entry into force. The renewal of the Decision shall be subject to a review, including an extensive impact assessment based on factual information and wide consultation, with particular emphasis on users. The relevant information shall be made available to the European Parliament.

| 29. | Calls on the Commission to take account of the following modifications to its working paper on a Community Framework for State Aid in the form of public service compensation:






  COMMISSION WORKING PAPER ON A COMMUNITY FRAMEWORK | MODIFICATIONS BY PARLIAMENT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modification 13 |
| Point 3a (new) |
| | 3a. Pending its entry into force, this framework also applies to all state aid granted after the Altmark ruling and fulfilling the conditions laid down in Articles 1 and 2 of the Decision. State aid not fulfilling those conditions is to be dealt with in accordance with the relevant framework directives, guidelines and opinions. |
| Modification 14 |
| Point 4 |
| 4. The provisions of this framework apply without prejudice to the
  stricter
  specific provisions relating to public service obligations contained in sectoral Community legislation and measures. They are not applicable to public service broadcasting covered by the Commission communication on the application of state aid rules to public service broadcasting. | 4. The provisions of this framework apply without prejudice to the specific provisions relating to public service obligations contained in sectoral Community legislation and measures. They are not applicable to public service broadcasting covered by the Commission communication on the application of state aid rules to public service broadcasting. |
| Modification 15 |
| Point 7a (new) |
| | 7a. The concept of compensation encompasses any type of aid, whether in the form of cash or physical or human resources. Advantages which result from a legal provision or the legal status of the beneficiary should be taken into account when assessing the need for compensation. |
| Modification 16 |
| Point 8 |
| 8. It results from the case law that, in the absence of Community rules governing the matter, Member States have a wide margin of discretion regarding the nature of services that could be classified as being SGEIs. Under these circumstances, the Commissions task is therefore to ensure that these provisions are applied with no manifest error. It transpires from Article 86(2) that undertakings entrusted with the operation of SGEIs are undertakings entrusted with ‘a special task’. | 8. It results from the case law that, in the absence of Community rules governing the matter, Member States have a wide margin of discretion regarding the nature of services that could be classified as being SGEIs.
  When defining public service obligations and in assessing whether those obligations are met by the undertaking concerned, the Member States shall consult widely, with a particular emphasis on users.
  Under these circumstances, the Commissions task is therefore to ensure that these provisions are applied with no manifest error. It transpires from Article 86(2) that undertakings entrusted with the operation of SGEIs are undertakings entrusted with ‘a special task’. |
| Modification 17 |
| Point 8a (new) |
| | 8a. ‘Undertaking’ shall be understood as every entity engaged in an economic activity, regardless of the legal status of the entity and the way in which it is financed. ‘Public undertaking’ shall be understood as any undertaking over which the public authorities may exercise directly or indirectly a dominant influence by virtue of their ownership of it, their financial participation therein, or the rules which govern it, as defined in Article 2(1)(b) of Commission Directive 80/723/EEC on the transparency of financial relations between Member States and public undertakings (10). |
| Modification 18 |
| Point 10, introduction |
| 10. The public service task must be assigned by way of an official act that, depending on the legislation in Member States, may take the form of a legislative or regulatory act or a contract. It may also be laid down in several acts. The act or series of acts should specify among other things: | 10. The public service task must be assigned
  either by way of a fair and transparent tendering procedure or
  by way of an official act that, depending on the legislation in Member States, may take the form of a legislative or regulatory act or a contract. It may also be laid down in several acts. The act or series of acts should specify among other things: |
| Modification 19 |
| Point 11a (new) |
| | 11a. Where state aid may be granted for an SGEI, undertakings providing such services should still be chosen pursuant to a fair and transparent tendering procedure, whereby the amount of state aid is objectively established, or by way of an official act that, depending on the law in the Member States, may take the form of one or more legislative or regulatory instruments or a contract. |
| Modification 20 |
| Point 11b (new) |
| | 11b. Public authorities remain solely and primarily responsible at all times for setting the framework of criteria and conditions for the provision of services, regardless of the legal status of the provider and of whether the service is provided on the basis of free competition. |
| Modification 21 |
| Point 11c (new) |
| | 11c. When defining public service obligations and in assessing whether those obligations are met by the undertaking concerned, the Member States should consult widely, with particular emphasis on users. |
| Modification 22 |
| Point 21 |
| 21. Any over-compensation may be used to finance another SGEI operated by the same undertaking, but such a transfer must be shown in the undertaking's accounts. | 21. Any over-compensation may be used to finance another SGEI operated by the same undertaking, but such a transfer must be shown in the undertaking's accounts
  and be carried out in accordance with the rules and principles set out in this framework. The Member States shall ensure that such transfers are subjected to proper control. The transparency rules laid down in Directive 80/723/EEC shall apply. |
| Modification 23 |
| Point 22 |
| 22. In cases where compensation benefits
  a public
  undertaking, any over-compensation may be used by the State in its capacity as shareholder to inject finance into that undertaking provided that the private investor criterion is met. However, such transfers must be carried out in accordance with normal commercial procedures, i.e. in the form of a capital increase or the granting of loans, and must comply with the relevant national rules, notably in the commercial and tax fields. This operation must be clearly identified in the balance sheet of the recipient undertaking and must be the result of a formal decision by the public authorities. This decision must identify the exact use to which the financial transfer is to be put. If, though, the financial injection by the State does not comply with the private investor criterion, it must be notified to the Commission in accordance with Article 88(3) of the Treaty. | 22. In cases where compensation benefits
  an
  undertaking,
  regardless of the legal form thereof,
  any over-compensation may be used by the State in its capacity as shareholder to inject finance into that undertaking provided that the private investor criterion is met. However, such transfers must be carried out in accordance with normal commercial procedures, i.e. in the form of a capital increase or the granting of loans, and must comply with the relevant national rules, notably in the commercial and tax fields. This operation must be clearly identified in the balance sheet of the recipient undertaking and must be the result of a formal decision by the public authorities. This decision must identify the exact use to which the financial transfer is to be put. If, though, the financial injection by the State does not comply with the private investor criterion, it must be notified to the Commission in accordance with Article 88(3) of the Treaty. |
| Modification 24 |
| Point 24 |
| 24. This framework will apply as of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Its validity will end
  on 31 December 2007
  . The Commission may, after consulting the Member States, amend this framework before
  31 December 2007
  for important reasons linked to the development of the common market. | 24. This framework will apply as of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Its
  term of
  validity will end
  four years after its entry into force.
  The Commission may, after consulting the Member States, amend this framework before
  its date of expiry
  for important reasons linked to the development of the common market.
  The renewal of the framework shall be subject to a review including an extensive impact assessment based on factual information and the results of wide consultations conducted by the Commission on the basis of data provided by the Member States. The relevant information shall be made available to the European Parliament. |

29.

Calls on the Commission to take account of the following modifications to its working paper on a Community Framework for State Aid in the form of public service compensation:

COMMISSION WORKING PAPER ON A COMMUNITY FRAMEWORK

MODIFICATIONS BY PARLIAMENT

Modification 13

Point 3a (new)

3a. Pending its entry into force, this framework also applies to all state aid granted after the Altmark ruling and fulfilling the conditions laid down in Articles 1 and 2 of the Decision. State aid not fulfilling those conditions is to be dealt with in accordance with the relevant framework directives, guidelines and opinions.

Modification 14

Point 4

4. The provisions of this framework apply without prejudice to the
  stricter
  specific provisions relating to public service obligations contained in sectoral Community legislation and measures. They are not applicable to public service broadcasting covered by the Commission communication on the application of state aid rules to public service broadcasting.

4. The provisions of this framework apply without prejudice to the specific provisions relating to public service obligations contained in sectoral Community legislation and measures. They are not applicable to public service broadcasting covered by the Commission communication on the application of state aid rules to public service broadcasting.

Modification 15

Point 7a (new)

7a. The concept of compensation encompasses any type of aid, whether in the form of cash or physical or human resources. Advantages which result from a legal provision or the legal status of the beneficiary should be taken into account when assessing the need for compensation.

Modification 16

Point 8

8. It results from the case law that, in the absence of Community rules governing the matter, Member States have a wide margin of discretion regarding the nature of services that could be classified as being SGEIs. Under these circumstances, the Commissions task is therefore to ensure that these provisions are applied with no manifest error. It transpires from Article 86(2) that undertakings entrusted with the operation of SGEIs are undertakings entrusted with ‘a special task’.

8. It results from the case law that, in the absence of Community rules governing the matter, Member States have a wide margin of discretion regarding the nature of services that could be classified as being SGEIs.
  When defining public service obligations and in assessing whether those obligations are met by the undertaking concerned, the Member States shall consult widely, with a particular emphasis on users.
  Under these circumstances, the Commissions task is therefore to ensure that these provisions are applied with no manifest error. It transpires from Article 86(2) that undertakings entrusted with the operation of SGEIs are undertakings entrusted with ‘a special task’.

Modification 17

Point 8a (new)

8a. ‘Undertaking’ shall be understood as every entity engaged in an economic activity, regardless of the legal status of the entity and the way in which it is financed. ‘Public undertaking’ shall be understood as any undertaking over which the public authorities may exercise directly or indirectly a dominant influence by virtue of their ownership of it, their financial participation therein, or the rules which govern it, as defined in Article 2(1)(b) of Commission Directive 80/723/EEC on the transparency of financial relations between Member States and public undertakings (10).

Modification 18

Point 10, introduction

10. The public service task must be assigned by way of an official act that, depending on the legislation in Member States, may take the form of a legislative or regulatory act or a contract. It may also be laid down in several acts. The act or series of acts should specify among other things:

10. The public service task must be assigned
  either by way of a fair and transparent tendering procedure or
  by way of an official act that, depending on the legislation in Member States, may take the form of a legislative or regulatory act or a contract. It may also be laid down in several acts. The act or series of acts should specify among other things:

Modification 19

Point 11a (new)

11a. Where state aid may be granted for an SGEI, undertakings providing such services should still be chosen pursuant to a fair and transparent tendering procedure, whereby the amount of state aid is objectively established, or by way of an official act that, depending on the law in the Member States, may take the form of one or more legislative or regulatory instruments or a contract.

Modification 20

Point 11b (new)

11b. Public authorities remain solely and primarily responsible at all times for setting the framework of criteria and conditions for the provision of services, regardless of the legal status of the provider and of whether the service is provided on the basis of free competition.

Modification 21

Point 11c (new)

11c. When defining public service obligations and in assessing whether those obligations are met by the undertaking concerned, the Member States should consult widely, with particular emphasis on users.

Modification 22

Point 21

21. Any over-compensation may be used to finance another SGEI operated by the same undertaking, but such a transfer must be shown in the undertaking's accounts.

21. Any over-compensation may be used to finance another SGEI operated by the same undertaking, but such a transfer must be shown in the undertaking's accounts
  and be carried out in accordance with the rules and principles set out in this framework. The Member States shall ensure that such transfers are subjected to proper control. The transparency rules laid down in Directive 80/723/EEC shall apply.

Modification 23

Point 22

22. In cases where compensation benefits
  a public
  undertaking, any over-compensation may be used by the State in its capacity as shareholder to inject finance into that undertaking provided that the private investor criterion is met. However, such transfers must be carried out in accordance with normal commercial procedures, i.e. in the form of a capital increase or the granting of loans, and must comply with the relevant national rules, notably in the commercial and tax fields. This operation must be clearly identified in the balance sheet of the recipient undertaking and must be the result of a formal decision by the public authorities. This decision must identify the exact use to which the financial transfer is to be put. If, though, the financial injection by the State does not comply with the private investor criterion, it must be notified to the Commission in accordance with Article 88(3) of the Treaty.

22. In cases where compensation benefits
  an
  undertaking,
  regardless of the legal form thereof,
  any over-compensation may be used by the State in its capacity as shareholder to inject finance into that undertaking provided that the private investor criterion is met. However, such transfers must be carried out in accordance with normal commercial procedures, i.e. in the form of a capital increase or the granting of loans, and must comply with the relevant national rules, notably in the commercial and tax fields. This operation must be clearly identified in the balance sheet of the recipient undertaking and must be the result of a formal decision by the public authorities. This decision must identify the exact use to which the financial transfer is to be put. If, though, the financial injection by the State does not comply with the private investor criterion, it must be notified to the Commission in accordance with Article 88(3) of the Treaty.

Modification 24

Point 24

24. This framework will apply as of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Its validity will end
  on 31 December 2007
  . The Commission may, after consulting the Member States, amend this framework before
  31 December 2007
  for important reasons linked to the development of the common market.

24. This framework will apply as of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Its
  term of
  validity will end
  four years after its entry into force.
  The Commission may, after consulting the Member States, amend this framework before
  its date of expiry
  for important reasons linked to the development of the common market.
  The renewal of the framework shall be subject to a review including an extensive impact assessment based on factual information and the results of wide consultations conducted by the Commission on the basis of data provided by the Member States. The relevant information shall be made available to the European Parliament.

| 30. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission, and to the governments and parliaments of the Member States. |
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30.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission, and to the governments and parliaments of the Member States.

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(1)  OJ C 14, 19.1.1998, p. 74.

(2)  OJ C 59, 23.2.2001, p. 238.

(3)  OJ C 140 E, 13.6.2002, p. 153.

(4)  OJ C 92 E, 16.4.2004, p. 294.

(5)  OJ L 10, 13.1.2001, p. 30.

(6)  http://europa.eu.int/growthandjobs/group/index_en.htm

(7)  Case C-280/00 Altmark Trans GmbH and Regierungspräsidium Magdeburg v. Nahverkehrsgesellschaft Altmark GmbH, and Oberbundesanwalt beim Bundesverwaltungsgericht [2003] ECR I-7747.

(8)  OJ L 195, 29.7.1980, p. 35.

(9)  

  OJ L 195, 29.7.1980, p. 35. Directive as last amended by Directive 2000/52/EC (OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 75).

(10)  

  OJ L 195, 29.7.1980, p. 35. Directive as last amended by Directive 2000/52/EC (OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 75).

P6_TA(2005)0034

Broad economic guidelines

European Parliament resolution on the European economic situation — preparatory report on the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines (2004/2269(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission recommendation of 24 April 2003 on the Broad Guidelines of the Economic Policies of the Member States and the Community (for the 2003-2005 period) (COM(2003)0170), |
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—

having regard to the Commission recommendation of 24 April 2003 on the Broad Guidelines of the Economic Policies of the Member States and the Community (for the 2003-2005 period) (COM(2003)0170),

| — | having regard to the Commission recommendation of 7 April 2004 on the 2004 update of the Broad Guidelines of the Economic Policies of the Member States and the Community (for the 2003-2005 period) (COM(2004)0238), |
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—

having regard to the Commission recommendation of 7 April 2004 on the 2004 update of the Broad Guidelines of the Economic Policies of the Member States and the Community (for the 2003-2005 period) (COM(2004)0238),

| — | having regard to the Commission's autumn 2004 economic forecasts for the eurozone and the European Union (2004-2006), |
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—

having regard to the Commission's autumn 2004 economic forecasts for the eurozone and the European Union (2004-2006),

| — | having regard to the Communication of 2 February 2005 from the Commission to the Spring European Council ‘Working together for growth and jobs — a new start for the Lisbon strategy’ (COM(2005)0024), |
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—

having regard to the Communication of 2 February 2005 from the Commission to the Spring European Council ‘Working together for growth and jobs — a new start for the Lisbon strategy’ (COM(2005)0024),

| — | having regard to the Presidency Conclusions of the Lisbon European Council of 23 and 24 March 2000, the Göteborg European Council of 15 and 16 June 2001 and the Barcelona European Council of 15 and 16 March 2002, |
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—

having regard to the Presidency Conclusions of the Lisbon European Council of 23 and 24 March 2000, the Göteborg European Council of 15 and 16 June 2001 and the Barcelona European Council of 15 and 16 March 2002,

| — | having regard to the Presidency Conclusions of the Brussels European Councils of 20 and 21 March 2003, 16 and 17 October 2003, 25 and 26 March 2004 and 4 and 5 November 2004, |
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—

having regard to the Presidency Conclusions of the Brussels European Councils of 20 and 21 March 2003, 16 and 17 October 2003, 25 and 26 March 2004 and 4 and 5 November 2004,

| — | having regard to the report entitled ‘Facing the Challenge’ by the High-Level Group chaired by Mr Wim Kok, |
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—

having regard to the report entitled ‘Facing the Challenge’ by the High-Level Group chaired by Mr Wim Kok,

| — | having regard to the Communication from the Commission of 11 November 2003 entitled ‘A European Initiative for Growth — Investing in Networks and Knowledge for Growth and Jobs — Final Report to the European Council’ (COM(2003)0690), |
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—

having regard to the Communication from the Commission of 11 November 2003 entitled ‘A European Initiative for Growth — Investing in Networks and Knowledge for Growth and Jobs — Final Report to the European Council’ (COM(2003)0690),

| — | having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) of 30 October 2003 on the ‘Assessment of the experiences gathered by the EESC to evaluate the economic, social and employment impact of structural reforms in the EU’ (1), |
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—

having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) of 30 October 2003 on the ‘Assessment of the experiences gathered by the EESC to evaluate the economic, social and employment impact of structural reforms in the EU’ (1),

| — | having regard to its resolution on 12 March 2003 on the state of the European economy — preparatory report with a view to the Commission recommendation on the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines (2), its resolution of 15 May 2003 on the Commission recommendation on the Broad Guidelines of the Economic Policies of the Member States and the Community (for the 2003-2005 period) (3) and its resolution of 23 October 2003 on the outcome of the Brussels European Council on 16 and 17 October 2003 (4), |
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—

having regard to its resolution on 12 March 2003 on the state of the European economy — preparatory report with a view to the Commission recommendation on the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines (2), its resolution of 15 May 2003 on the Commission recommendation on the Broad Guidelines of the Economic Policies of the Member States and the Community (for the 2003-2005 period) (3) and its resolution of 23 October 2003 on the outcome of the Brussels European Council on 16 and 17 October 2003 (4),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 26 February 2004 on the situation of the European economy — preparatory report on the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines (5) and its resolution of 22 April 2004 on the Commission recommendation on the 2004 update of the Broad Guidelines of the Economic Policies of the Member States and the Community (for the 2003-2005 period) (6), |
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—

having regard to its resolution of 26 February 2004 on the situation of the European economy — preparatory report on the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines (5) and its resolution of 22 April 2004 on the Commission recommendation on the 2004 update of the Broad Guidelines of the Economic Policies of the Member States and the Community (for the 2003-2005 period) (6),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 26 February 2004 on the preparation of the spring summit 2004 (7), |
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—

having regard to its resolution of 26 February 2004 on the preparation of the spring summit 2004 (7),

| — | having regard to Article 99, paragraph 2, of the EC Treaty, |
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—

having regard to Article 99, paragraph 2, of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Rule 45 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rule 45 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of its Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (A6-0026/2005), |
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—

having regard to the report of its Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (A6-0026/2005),

| A. | whereas growth in the eurozone and the 25-Member European Union is unable sustainably to achieve its potential and remains weak; whereas household consumption is still faltering and the economic outlook for 2005 and 2006 remains poor, contributing to a continuing high level of unemployment which will decline only slowly; whereas, despite the lowest interest rates since the Second World War, there is little willingness to invest and no change is foreseeable, at least in the short term; whereas the structural reforms which are, after all, universally regarded as necessary have not been carried out in all the Member States with the requisite care, and whereas reforms at Community level are making only slow progress, |
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A.

whereas growth in the eurozone and the 25-Member European Union is unable sustainably to achieve its potential and remains weak; whereas household consumption is still faltering and the economic outlook for 2005 and 2006 remains poor, contributing to a continuing high level of unemployment which will decline only slowly; whereas, despite the lowest interest rates since the Second World War, there is little willingness to invest and no change is foreseeable, at least in the short term; whereas the structural reforms which are, after all, universally regarded as necessary have not been carried out in all the Member States with the requisite care, and whereas reforms at Community level are making only slow progress,

| B. | whereas the Lisbon Strategy requires the mobilisation of all existing instruments, in particular the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines (BEPGs) and the appropriate use of the financial perspective, |
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B.

whereas the Lisbon Strategy requires the mobilisation of all existing instruments, in particular the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines (BEPGs) and the appropriate use of the financial perspective,

| C. | whereas the pursuit of sustainable growth must be based on social, employment and environmental policies which take account of their responsibility towards future generations and of the need to strengthen social cohesion; whereas social cohesion can only be strengthened if an appropriate level of social protection and a high level of employment are maintained, in accordance with the objectives set by the Treaty, and the sustainability of pension systems can be assured only if the competitiveness of the European economy is improved so that it generates growth, investment and new businesses, |
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C.

whereas the pursuit of sustainable growth must be based on social, employment and environmental policies which take account of their responsibility towards future generations and of the need to strengthen social cohesion; whereas social cohesion can only be strengthened if an appropriate level of social protection and a high level of employment are maintained, in accordance with the objectives set by the Treaty, and the sustainability of pension systems can be assured only if the competitiveness of the European economy is improved so that it generates growth, investment and new businesses,

| D. | whereas the excessive budget deficits in some Member States are a symptom of a lack of structural reforms and whereas there is a positive correlation between growth and budgetary discipline; whereas the low interest rates which such discipline makes possible generate the essential confidence of economic operators in long-term price stability, and thus create the necessary basis for growth and employment, |
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D.

whereas the excessive budget deficits in some Member States are a symptom of a lack of structural reforms and whereas there is a positive correlation between growth and budgetary discipline; whereas the low interest rates which such discipline makes possible generate the essential confidence of economic operators in long-term price stability, and thus create the necessary basis for growth and employment,

| E. | whereas the all-time low interest rates have not restored businesses' confidence in the expediency of investment, |
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E.

whereas the all-time low interest rates have not restored businesses' confidence in the expediency of investment,

| 1. | Regrets the substantial accumulated delays in implementing the Lisbon Strategy, particularly with regard to structural reforms and the reform of public finances in a number of Member States, which are partly attributable to the multiplicity of objectives; therefore welcomes the definition of the key priorities by the Group chaired by Mr Wim Kok; calls on the Member States to be pro-active in implementing the key priorities; encourages the Commission to focus its efforts on these areas; takes the view that the general guidelines set out in the 2003-2005 BEPGs have not been incorporated into the economic policies of the Member States; calls on the Commission to analyse the best performance of Member States and to learn lessons therefrom; recommends giving greater weight to growth and job creation by means of increased competition and competitiveness within the Lisbon Strategy; |
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1.

Regrets the substantial accumulated delays in implementing the Lisbon Strategy, particularly with regard to structural reforms and the reform of public finances in a number of Member States, which are partly attributable to the multiplicity of objectives; therefore welcomes the definition of the key priorities by the Group chaired by Mr Wim Kok; calls on the Member States to be pro-active in implementing the key priorities; encourages the Commission to focus its efforts on these areas; takes the view that the general guidelines set out in the 2003-2005 BEPGs have not been incorporated into the economic policies of the Member States; calls on the Commission to analyse the best performance of Member States and to learn lessons therefrom; recommends giving greater weight to growth and job creation by means of increased competition and competitiveness within the Lisbon Strategy;

| 2. | Recalls that financial stability, the reform of public finances and the low interest rates brought about by the stability policy of the European Central Bank are the explicit pillars of the Lisbon Strategy; shares the view expressed by the Economic Policy Committee in its ‘Annual Report on Structural Reforms 2005’ that a macroeconomic framework supportive of stability and growth is indispensable and that Governments will reap the full benefits of structural reforms in terms of growth and employment only in an appropriate macroeconomic environment; |
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2.

Recalls that financial stability, the reform of public finances and the low interest rates brought about by the stability policy of the European Central Bank are the explicit pillars of the Lisbon Strategy; shares the view expressed by the Economic Policy Committee in its ‘Annual Report on Structural Reforms 2005’ that a macroeconomic framework supportive of stability and growth is indispensable and that Governments will reap the full benefits of structural reforms in terms of growth and employment only in an appropriate macroeconomic environment;

| 3. | Recommends a simplification and improvement in the coordination of the various instruments available to the European Union; recommends a reduction in the number of reports and programmes both at Community and at national level, with the aim of securing greater commitment by Member States; asks the Commission to step up its efforts to complete the internal market in sectors where there are still protectionist barriers and trade restrictions; also asks the Commission not to slacken its endeavours to secure fair competition in all sectors; |
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3.

Recommends a simplification and improvement in the coordination of the various instruments available to the European Union; recommends a reduction in the number of reports and programmes both at Community and at national level, with the aim of securing greater commitment by Member States; asks the Commission to step up its efforts to complete the internal market in sectors where there are still protectionist barriers and trade restrictions; also asks the Commission not to slacken its endeavours to secure fair competition in all sectors;

| 4. | Supports wholeheartedly the independence of the European Central Bank and considers that any influence on monetary policy by the bodies determining economic policies would be contrary to the Treaty, since it would put an end to that independence; proposes the harmonisation of the economic hypotheses used as a basis for drawing up the budgets and of the budgetary timetables of the Member States of the eurozone, taking into account the timetable for drawing up the BEPGs and the employment guidelines; |
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4.

Supports wholeheartedly the independence of the European Central Bank and considers that any influence on monetary policy by the bodies determining economic policies would be contrary to the Treaty, since it would put an end to that independence; proposes the harmonisation of the economic hypotheses used as a basis for drawing up the budgets and of the budgetary timetables of the Member States of the eurozone, taking into account the timetable for drawing up the BEPGs and the employment guidelines;

| 5. | Reiterates its demand that labour market reforms be implemented in such a way as to strike a balance between flexibility and security; recalls its support for the implementation of policies aimed at encouraging a spirit of enterprise and initiative, innovation and industrial competitiveness and, in this context, its support for the objectives of administrative simplification and the removal of obstacles associated with company taxation by implementing the ‘Monti package’ of fiscal harmonisation measures; stresses finally that the development of quality jobs will be accompanied by an improvement in labour productivity in Europe; |
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Reiterates its demand that labour market reforms be implemented in such a way as to strike a balance between flexibility and security; recalls its support for the implementation of policies aimed at encouraging a spirit of enterprise and initiative, innovation and industrial competitiveness and, in this context, its support for the objectives of administrative simplification and the removal of obstacles associated with company taxation by implementing the ‘Monti package’ of fiscal harmonisation measures; stresses finally that the development of quality jobs will be accompanied by an improvement in labour productivity in Europe;

| 6. | Considers that increased productivity will not in itself suffice to generate the growth needed to cover all economic and social needs and to alleviate the consequences of demographic change, particularly with regard to pension and health systems, and that the implementation of structural reforms cannot be a substitute for macroeconomic policy; |
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Considers that increased productivity will not in itself suffice to generate the growth needed to cover all economic and social needs and to alleviate the consequences of demographic change, particularly with regard to pension and health systems, and that the implementation of structural reforms cannot be a substitute for macroeconomic policy;

| 7. | Is alarmed at the persistence of high unemployment and the poor prospects for increasing employment, both in the eurozone and in the Union as a whole; urges that a special effort be made to provide advice and retraining for all those unemployed for more than six months; insists that small and mediumsized undertakings (SMEs) have a key role to play in job creation and is alarmed at the high number of SME bankruptcies in 2004, while at the same time deploring the fact that, unlike larger enterprises, SMEs are not in a position to take full advantage of the favourable financial conditions of the last few years; |
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Is alarmed at the persistence of high unemployment and the poor prospects for increasing employment, both in the eurozone and in the Union as a whole; urges that a special effort be made to provide advice and retraining for all those unemployed for more than six months; insists that small and mediumsized undertakings (SMEs) have a key role to play in job creation and is alarmed at the high number of SME bankruptcies in 2004, while at the same time deploring the fact that, unlike larger enterprises, SMEs are not in a position to take full advantage of the favourable financial conditions of the last few years;

| 8. | Stresses the need to create an environment which promotes a spirit of enterprise and a risk-taking culture which encourages the creation of new businesses by easing the administrative burden on SMEs, by simplifying the regulatory environment, by reducing the general level of taxation in the European Union and by improving access for SMEs to sources of finance, particularly risk capital; proposes reforms designed to increase opportunities for SMEs; draws attention to the decisive role that micro-loans may play in assisting the creation of businesses and jobs; calls for a detailed examination of such instruments, and for them to be taken into account and promoted at Community level; |
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Stresses the need to create an environment which promotes a spirit of enterprise and a risk-taking culture which encourages the creation of new businesses by easing the administrative burden on SMEs, by simplifying the regulatory environment, by reducing the general level of taxation in the European Union and by improving access for SMEs to sources of finance, particularly risk capital; proposes reforms designed to increase opportunities for SMEs; draws attention to the decisive role that micro-loans may play in assisting the creation of businesses and jobs; calls for a detailed examination of such instruments, and for them to be taken into account and promoted at Community level;

| 9. | Reiterates its desire to see the Union gradually achieve self-sufficiency in energy by promoting renewable sources of energy and encouraging the development of alternatives to oil, such as hydrogen; notes that while the rise in oil prices in 2004 should not cause any lasting rise in inflation, it will affect confidence, in particular by directly reducing the purchasing power of households and maintaining uncertainty about investment decisions at the very time when a slowdown in external demand is expected; considers that the efficiency of traditional forms of energy, especially those which do not pose a risk to the objectives of the Kyoto Protocol, must be increased; |
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Reiterates its desire to see the Union gradually achieve self-sufficiency in energy by promoting renewable sources of energy and encouraging the development of alternatives to oil, such as hydrogen; notes that while the rise in oil prices in 2004 should not cause any lasting rise in inflation, it will affect confidence, in particular by directly reducing the purchasing power of households and maintaining uncertainty about investment decisions at the very time when a slowdown in external demand is expected; considers that the efficiency of traditional forms of energy, especially those which do not pose a risk to the objectives of the Kyoto Protocol, must be increased;

| 10. | Notes that, in all developed countries, households are spending less on ordinary consumer goods and manufactured goods — even cheaper and better quality goods — and more on health, communication and leisure, and notes also the considerable importance of the services sector in Europe's GDP and in terms of employment; considers, therefore, that the slowdown in productivity in this sector is a major factor responsible for sluggish growth in Europe; urges therefore that, in this sector, investment and innovation in information and communications technologies, which play a key role in boosting productivity, should be promoted; recommends opening up this sector to a greater extent to private operators and encouraging the spirit of enterprise in it; |
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Notes that, in all developed countries, households are spending less on ordinary consumer goods and manufactured goods — even cheaper and better quality goods — and more on health, communication and leisure, and notes also the considerable importance of the services sector in Europe's GDP and in terms of employment; considers, therefore, that the slowdown in productivity in this sector is a major factor responsible for sluggish growth in Europe; urges therefore that, in this sector, investment and innovation in information and communications technologies, which play a key role in boosting productivity, should be promoted; recommends opening up this sector to a greater extent to private operators and encouraging the spirit of enterprise in it;

| 11. | Calls on the Member States firmly to support forward-looking investments, by promoting investment and emulation in research, including basic research, and development, high technology, environmentally-friendly technologies and trans-European infrastructures and networks and education and lifelong learning; recommends increasing public funding for science and research; highlights the importance of a climate which is conducive to the promotion of research and development and of a better integration of product markets and a more positive attitude of the financial markets towards riskier forms of investment; takes the view that investment in social services, in particular in childcare, is essential if there is to be genuine equality between men and women and if female employment is to increase; draws the Commission's attention to the under-exploitation of many latent skilled jobs in the services sector — which are all the more valuable because they are essentially local — in both the private sector and the public sector; stresses the need to invest in and promote jobs in services, in particular educational services, local social services, childcare, care for the elderly and help in the home; believes that account should be taken of the ageing of the population, since this will necessarily lead to the working population itself ageing; notes that older workers often have career problems and are sometimes regarded as too old and too expensive to be promoted or trained; considers accordingly that it is essential to provide them with tailor-made initiatives such as counselling, advice and specific training systems; |
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Calls on the Member States firmly to support forward-looking investments, by promoting investment and emulation in research, including basic research, and development, high technology, environmentally-friendly technologies and trans-European infrastructures and networks and education and lifelong learning; recommends increasing public funding for science and research; highlights the importance of a climate which is conducive to the promotion of research and development and of a better integration of product markets and a more positive attitude of the financial markets towards riskier forms of investment; takes the view that investment in social services, in particular in childcare, is essential if there is to be genuine equality between men and women and if female employment is to increase; draws the Commission's attention to the under-exploitation of many latent skilled jobs in the services sector — which are all the more valuable because they are essentially local — in both the private sector and the public sector; stresses the need to invest in and promote jobs in services, in particular educational services, local social services, childcare, care for the elderly and help in the home; believes that account should be taken of the ageing of the population, since this will necessarily lead to the working population itself ageing; notes that older workers often have career problems and are sometimes regarded as too old and too expensive to be promoted or trained; considers accordingly that it is essential to provide them with tailor-made initiatives such as counselling, advice and specific training systems;

| 12. | Notes that intra-Community trade accounts for the bulk of the external trade of the Member States of the Union, and concludes that the completion of the internal market is necessary in order to contribute to economic growth and thus the social development of the Union; notes, moreover, that most trade with third countries is conducted with developed countries where qualifications and salary levels are analogous to those of the Member States; notes, however, that a growing number of competitors, including China, India and Brazil, are often managing to supply goods and services of the same quality at more competitive prices; |
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12.

Notes that intra-Community trade accounts for the bulk of the external trade of the Member States of the Union, and concludes that the completion of the internal market is necessary in order to contribute to economic growth and thus the social development of the Union; notes, moreover, that most trade with third countries is conducted with developed countries where qualifications and salary levels are analogous to those of the Member States; notes, however, that a growing number of competitors, including China, India and Brazil, are often managing to supply goods and services of the same quality at more competitive prices;

| 13. | Considers that the growth of free and fair international trade, founded on equal opportunities, on the basis of the Doha commitments will both contribute to the development of poor countries and create new markets for developed countries, and that it is only through growth that developing countries will be able to increase the income of their population and achieve higher social and environmental standards; calls on the Commission to take these considerations into account in future BEPGs; |
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Considers that the growth of free and fair international trade, founded on equal opportunities, on the basis of the Doha commitments will both contribute to the development of poor countries and create new markets for developed countries, and that it is only through growth that developing countries will be able to increase the income of their population and achieve higher social and environmental standards; calls on the Commission to take these considerations into account in future BEPGs;

| 14. | Reiterates its wish to see both national parliaments and the European Parliament more closely involved in discussions on the BEPGs; considers that this would result in greater democratic accountability and, above all, mean that Member States would embrace them more wholeheartedly and therefore be more committed to their implementation; |
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Reiterates its wish to see both national parliaments and the European Parliament more closely involved in discussions on the BEPGs; considers that this would result in greater democratic accountability and, above all, mean that Member States would embrace them more wholeheartedly and therefore be more committed to their implementation;

| 15. | Considers that the management of economic policy requires reliable and comparable statistics and calls upon the Commission to increase the means available to Eurostat to carry out its mission of gathering and monitoring the statistics of Member States and, within the framework of the OECD and other relevant international organisations, to press for an improvement in the reliability and comparability of statistics at international level; believes that the administrative burden and the costs involved in collecting statistics must not hamper the competitiveness of businesses; calls for the focus to be on key indicators for measuring the spirit of enterprise; |
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Considers that the management of economic policy requires reliable and comparable statistics and calls upon the Commission to increase the means available to Eurostat to carry out its mission of gathering and monitoring the statistics of Member States and, within the framework of the OECD and other relevant international organisations, to press for an improvement in the reliability and comparability of statistics at international level; believes that the administrative burden and the costs involved in collecting statistics must not hamper the competitiveness of businesses; calls for the focus to be on key indicators for measuring the spirit of enterprise;

| 16. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the social partners. |
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Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the social partners.

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(1)  OJ C 32, 5.2.2004, p. 103.

(2)  OJ C 61 E, 10.3.2004, p. 294.

(3)  OJ C 67 E, 17.3.2004, p. 295.

(4)  OJ C 82 E, 1.4.2004, p. 592.

(5)  OJ C 98 E, 23.4.2004, p. 162.

(6)  Texts Adopted, P5_TA(2004)0378.

(7)  OJ C 98 E, 23.4.2004, p. 156.

P6_TA(2005)0035

Public finances in EMU — 2004

European Parliament resolution on Public finances in EMU — 2004 (2004/2268(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission communication of 24 June 2004 to the Council and the European Parliament on Public finances in EMU — 2004 (COM(2004)0425), |
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having regard to the Commission communication of 24 June 2004 to the Council and the European Parliament on Public finances in EMU — 2004 (COM(2004)0425),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication of 3 September 2004 to the Council and the European Parliament on strengthening economic governance and clarifying the implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact (COM(2004)0581), |
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having regard to the Commission communication of 3 September 2004 to the Council and the European Parliament on strengthening economic governance and clarifying the implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact (COM(2004)0581),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication of 27 November 2002 to the Council and the European Parliament on strengthening the coordination of budgetary policies (COM(2002)0668), |
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having regard to the Commission communication of 27 November 2002 to the Council and the European Parliament on strengthening the coordination of budgetary policies (COM(2002)0668),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication of 27 November 2002 to the Council and the European Parliament on the needs and the means to upgrade the quality of budgetary statistics (COM(2002)0670), |
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having regard to the Commission communication of 27 November 2002 to the Council and the European Parliament on the needs and the means to upgrade the quality of budgetary statistics (COM(2002)0670),

| — | having regard to the Presidency Conclusions of the Lisbon European Council of 23 and 24 March 2000 and of the Gothenburg European Council of 15 and 16 June 2001, with particular reference to the agreed strategy on economic growth, full employment, sustainable development and social cohesion, |
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having regard to the Presidency Conclusions of the Lisbon European Council of 23 and 24 March 2000 and of the Gothenburg European Council of 15 and 16 June 2001, with particular reference to the agreed strategy on economic growth, full employment, sustainable development and social cohesion,

| — | having regard to the Presidency Conclusions of the Amsterdam European Council of 16 and 17 June 1997 on the Stability and Growth Pact, to Council Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 of 7 July 1997 on the strengthening of the surveillance of budgetary positions and the surveillance and coordination of economic policies (1), and to the code of conduct on the content and format of the stability and convergence programmes adopted by the Ecofin Council of 10 July 2001, |
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having regard to the Presidency Conclusions of the Amsterdam European Council of 16 and 17 June 1997 on the Stability and Growth Pact, to Council Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 of 7 July 1997 on the strengthening of the surveillance of budgetary positions and the surveillance and coordination of economic policies (1), and to the code of conduct on the content and format of the stability and convergence programmes adopted by the Ecofin Council of 10 July 2001,

| — | having regard to the Statement by the Ecofin Council of 13 September 2004 on the Stability and Growth Pact, |
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having regard to the Statement by the Ecofin Council of 13 September 2004 on the Stability and Growth Pact,

| — | having regard to the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 13 July 2004 (2) relating to certain measures taken by the Ecofin Council on 25 November 2003, |
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having regard to the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Communities of 13 July 2004 (2) relating to certain measures taken by the Ecofin Council on 25 November 2003,

| — | having regard to Rule 45 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 45 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (A6-0025/2005), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (A6-0025/2005),

| A. | whereas the Luxembourg Presidency has included in its work programme an examination of the rules of operation and a clarification of the implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact, and the European Parliament is to adopt a resolution on possible changes to the regulations and rules of conduct governing its application in Spring 2005, |
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A.

whereas the Luxembourg Presidency has included in its work programme an examination of the rules of operation and a clarification of the implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact, and the European Parliament is to adopt a resolution on possible changes to the regulations and rules of conduct governing its application in Spring 2005,

| B. | whereas, in the last decade, the EU economy has grown well below its potential, with a decrease not only in private investment but also in gross public investment, which has fallen from 4% of GDP in the early 1970s to 2,4 % in the euro area, and whereas, inter alia owing to a lack of structural reforms and productive investment in many Member States, the GDP growth rate for the eurozone has fallen once again behind predictions, |
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B.

whereas, in the last decade, the EU economy has grown well below its potential, with a decrease not only in private investment but also in gross public investment, which has fallen from 4% of GDP in the early 1970s to 2,4 % in the euro area, and whereas, inter alia owing to a lack of structural reforms and productive investment in many Member States, the GDP growth rate for the eurozone has fallen once again behind predictions,

| C. | whereas in 2003 the eurozone budget deficit rose to 2,7% of GDP, up from 1,6% in 2001 and 1,1% in 2000, and approached the 3% threshold in 2004, reaching 2,9 % of GDP, |
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C.

whereas in 2003 the eurozone budget deficit rose to 2,7% of GDP, up from 1,6% in 2001 and 1,1% in 2000, and approached the 3% threshold in 2004, reaching 2,9 % of GDP,

| D. | whereas, by the end of 2002, only four Member States in the eurozone — together accounting for a mere 18% of eurozone GDP — and five euro-area Member States in 2004 had reached a close-to-balance position; whereas, conversely, the number of Member States in the euro area with a budget deficit above 3% of GDP rose from three to four; whereas, since the advent of the Stability and Growth Pact, 12 Member States have breached its rules or those of the EC Treaty, including five in the euro area — Germany, Greece, France, the Netherlands and Portugal — and the United Kingdom, to which the excessive deficit procedure does not apply but which is nevertheless bound by the requirement laid down in Article 116(4) of the Treaty ‘to endeavour to avoid excessive government deficits’ as long as it is in the second stage; whereas the excessive deficit procedure was also launched against the six new Member States exceeding the 3% threshold: the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Hungary, Malta, Poland and Slovakia, |
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D.

whereas, by the end of 2002, only four Member States in the eurozone — together accounting for a mere 18% of eurozone GDP — and five euro-area Member States in 2004 had reached a close-to-balance position; whereas, conversely, the number of Member States in the euro area with a budget deficit above 3% of GDP rose from three to four; whereas, since the advent of the Stability and Growth Pact, 12 Member States have breached its rules or those of the EC Treaty, including five in the euro area — Germany, Greece, France, the Netherlands and Portugal — and the United Kingdom, to which the excessive deficit procedure does not apply but which is nevertheless bound by the requirement laid down in Article 116(4) of the Treaty ‘to endeavour to avoid excessive government deficits’ as long as it is in the second stage; whereas the excessive deficit procedure was also launched against the six new Member States exceeding the 3% threshold: the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Hungary, Malta, Poland and Slovakia,

| E. | whereas, in September 2004, in response to the apparent disparity between the 1997 rules of the Stability and Growth Pact and recent economic developments, Commissioner Almunia presented proposals for reform, outlined in the abovementioned Commission communication of 24 June 2004, |
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E.

whereas, in September 2004, in response to the apparent disparity between the 1997 rules of the Stability and Growth Pact and recent economic developments, Commissioner Almunia presented proposals for reform, outlined in the abovementioned Commission communication of 24 June 2004,

| 1. | Notes that, in the Commission's view, the economic cycle is only partly to blame for the higher nominal deficits, which are in fact largely the result of a discretionary loosening of budgetary policy by some Member States; |
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Notes that, in the Commission's view, the economic cycle is only partly to blame for the higher nominal deficits, which are in fact largely the result of a discretionary loosening of budgetary policy by some Member States;

| 2. | Notes that some Member States have not responded to the opening of excessive deficit procedures against them by taking sufficient measures to combat their respective deficits, and that there remain sufficient grounds for concern regarding their prospects for bringing their deficits below 3% of GDP in the immediate future; |
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2.

Notes that some Member States have not responded to the opening of excessive deficit procedures against them by taking sufficient measures to combat their respective deficits, and that there remain sufficient grounds for concern regarding their prospects for bringing their deficits below 3% of GDP in the immediate future;

| 3. | Highlights the importance of introducing both structural reform packages and investment activities, which in the medium and long term will prove crucial for financial sustainability, the competitiveness of the European economy and growth; |
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3.

Highlights the importance of introducing both structural reform packages and investment activities, which in the medium and long term will prove crucial for financial sustainability, the competitiveness of the European economy and growth;

| 4. | Notes that the management of the economic changes in the countries of central and Eastern Europe has in some new Member States had a severe impact on their deficit and public debt levels; considers that more ambitious fiscal reforms together with structural reforms are necessary to enhance incentives for increased employment and for investment in greater productivity; |
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Notes that the management of the economic changes in the countries of central and Eastern Europe has in some new Member States had a severe impact on their deficit and public debt levels; considers that more ambitious fiscal reforms together with structural reforms are necessary to enhance incentives for increased employment and for investment in greater productivity;

| 5. | Underlines the fact that there is no exception to the rules and procedures of the Stability and Growth Pact but calls on all EU institutions to accept their responsibility in the implementation and control of, and compliance with, the Stability and Growth Pact; calls for all Member States, large or small, to receive equal treatment; considers that, to achieve that, the Commission's role, particularly in launching the excessive deficit procedure, should be enhanced; calls on all Member States to successfully conclude the examination of the Stability and Growth Pact during the Luxembourg Presidency by seeking strong, fair and workable solutions on each chapter heading, as defined by the ECOFIN Council on 13 September 2004, while strengthening the preventive aspect, paying greater heed to differences in economic situations and improving the implementation of the excessive deficit procedure (the corrective part of the Pact) and economic governance; |
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Underlines the fact that there is no exception to the rules and procedures of the Stability and Growth Pact but calls on all EU institutions to accept their responsibility in the implementation and control of, and compliance with, the Stability and Growth Pact; calls for all Member States, large or small, to receive equal treatment; considers that, to achieve that, the Commission's role, particularly in launching the excessive deficit procedure, should be enhanced; calls on all Member States to successfully conclude the examination of the Stability and Growth Pact during the Luxembourg Presidency by seeking strong, fair and workable solutions on each chapter heading, as defined by the ECOFIN Council on 13 September 2004, while strengthening the preventive aspect, paying greater heed to differences in economic situations and improving the implementation of the excessive deficit procedure (the corrective part of the Pact) and economic governance;

| 6. | Urges all Member States that have not yet done so to reduce their deficit levels significantly to below 3% of GDP so as to ensure budgetary and price stability in an enlarged European Union and to allow sufficient financial reserves to be stored up in good times so that economic measures may be taken in difficult times without running the risk of a breach of the Stability and Growth Pact rules; |
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Urges all Member States that have not yet done so to reduce their deficit levels significantly to below 3% of GDP so as to ensure budgetary and price stability in an enlarged European Union and to allow sufficient financial reserves to be stored up in good times so that economic measures may be taken in difficult times without running the risk of a breach of the Stability and Growth Pact rules;

| 7. | Highlights the importance of improved budgetary statistics with more accurate and standardised definitions, methods of calculation and procedures, to be set out in a manual of methodological guidelines, and welcomes the initiative of the Commission to present proposals for minimum standards for the independence, integrity and quality of national statistical institutes, and enhanced competence for Eurostat to coordinate, monitor and carry out on-the-spot control of the figures forwarded by Member States; |
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Highlights the importance of improved budgetary statistics with more accurate and standardised definitions, methods of calculation and procedures, to be set out in a manual of methodological guidelines, and welcomes the initiative of the Commission to present proposals for minimum standards for the independence, integrity and quality of national statistical institutes, and enhanced competence for Eurostat to coordinate, monitor and carry out on-the-spot control of the figures forwarded by Member States;

| 8. | Urges the new Member States to speed up reform of their public finances by re-allocating resources as a further move towards ensuring genuine convergence of their economies and to focus in particular on the modernisation of their pension and social benefits systems in support of an effective employment policy; |
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Urges the new Member States to speed up reform of their public finances by re-allocating resources as a further move towards ensuring genuine convergence of their economies and to focus in particular on the modernisation of their pension and social benefits systems in support of an effective employment policy;

| 9. | Stresses the need for continuous improvements in fiscal administration and the establishment of an effective tax collection system, in order to create favourable conditions for the activities of enterprises throughout the single market, promote a culture of entrepreneurship and encourage company start-ups; |
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Stresses the need for continuous improvements in fiscal administration and the establishment of an effective tax collection system, in order to create favourable conditions for the activities of enterprises throughout the single market, promote a culture of entrepreneurship and encourage company start-ups;

| 10. | Reminds the Member States of their commitment in the Stability and Growth Pact to bring their budgets ‘close to balance or in surplus’; considers that excessive deficits should be avoided, so as to contribute to price stability and to ensure sustainability of public finances; recommends a greater emphasis in the Stability and Growth Pact on economic developments and an increased focus on safeguarding the sustainability of public finances; warns that excessive government expenditure puts at risk price stability, low interest rates and government investment levels, and in addition reduces the capacity to face the challenge of demographic changes and ageing populations in the European Union; |
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Reminds the Member States of their commitment in the Stability and Growth Pact to bring their budgets ‘close to balance or in surplus’; considers that excessive deficits should be avoided, so as to contribute to price stability and to ensure sustainability of public finances; recommends a greater emphasis in the Stability and Growth Pact on economic developments and an increased focus on safeguarding the sustainability of public finances; warns that excessive government expenditure puts at risk price stability, low interest rates and government investment levels, and in addition reduces the capacity to face the challenge of demographic changes and ageing populations in the European Union;

| 11. | Reiterates its call for a clear method, which includes a definition of ‘high-quality public expenditure’, of quantifying public budgetary positions and their contribution to growth and investment, with a view to making a positive contribution to the Lisbon goals; furthermore, calls for public expenditure to be redirected in such a way as to ensure that the various budget headings at European and national level reflect the major political priorities set for 2010; |
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11.

Reiterates its call for a clear method, which includes a definition of ‘high-quality public expenditure’, of quantifying public budgetary positions and their contribution to growth and investment, with a view to making a positive contribution to the Lisbon goals; furthermore, calls for public expenditure to be redirected in such a way as to ensure that the various budget headings at European and national level reflect the major political priorities set for 2010;

| 12. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the governments and parliaments of the Member States. |
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Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the governments and parliaments of the Member States.

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(1)  OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 1.

(2)  Case C-27/04, Commission v. Council.

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